Edolphus Towns: “Thank you Chairman Bono-Mack and Ranking member Butterfield for holding this hearing today on 'Made in America…”

I would like to hear from our witnesses whether and how both of their preferred outcomes can be achieved.

Data theft still remains a very large burden for the American consumer that must be addressed by legislative action from this committee.

Unfortunately the discussion draft before us today falls short of the commitment needed to ensure that the personal information of hard working Americans are kept safe.

Congress should pass the Data Accountability and Trust Act; H.R. 2221 from the 111th Congress.