Janice Schakowsky

So this could be very promising not only for our athletes, but our returning veterans and...

And that goes to culture as well.

I think that is why we wanted to have the Players Association here too because, you know, that was a pretty strong criticism that you just made.

I certainly worry about my granddaughter.

I really do worry about her now and what could happen.

Any concussions are too many concussions.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Illinois will be postponed.

Outside of such authority specifically granted by statute in this case, the FTC's authority to promulgate rules regarding privacy and data security is severely limited.

I think too often we don't thank the staff for the incredible work that they do.

And it seems to me and then having to do it case-by-case like congressional authority, I think, is really cumbersome.

Congress could help us have a clearer data security mandate by just clarifying.

Currently the FTC brings legal actions against companies that fail to employ reasonable data security under Section 5, Unfair and Deceptive Practice Authority.

First, I want to say, Dr. Friedmann, you are one of the best witnesses that I have heard before this committee.

It seems to me what we can't afford is the cost of carbon and other pollution from coal.

I often say that this Congress has an opportunity to lead this country into the future with smart action that will curb emissions and prevent irreversible climate change, but our window to take action is rapidly closing.

I think what we are going to hear today is that somehow this technology is not ready for commercial use...

I know that the major oil companies have already built into their business plans that there may at some point in the not-too-distant future be some sort of perhaps a carbon tax.

We need to drastically reduce our carbon emissions and quickly. We need to make a commitment to clean and renewable sources that provide all of the jobs and energy benefits of fossil fuels without the public health and environmental costs.

I have been disturbed, not necessarily by what you have done, but there have been some efforts in the courts to undermine the ability of government to actually act in the area of data security.

Are you suggesting that it is inappropriate or unnecessary for Congress to act on standards, et cetera?

I believe it is critical that this subcommittee move forward with legislation that will ensure that best practices are followed at all retailers and that consumers are informed as soon as possible after cyber theft is discovered.

I would like to take a moment to pay special attention and give special thanks to my friend, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan.

I am really happy that we are having this important hearing on data security.

So you would disagree with that conclusion that it doesn't stop fraud on existing accounts and won't prevent new account identity theft?

Harm from payment card breaches are acute, harm from nonfinancial breaches linger, identity theft lasts.