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On the recordJuly 20, 2023
I am announcing my intention to object to any unanimous consent request to proceed to S. 1207, the Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act of 2023. The protection of children from exploitation and abuse is an incredibly serious issue. The criminals that create and distribute child sexual abuse material, or CSAM, need to be hunted down and locked up. The victims of their crimes need critical support. However, this bill would limit the availability of encrypted communications, making children and families less safe. Indeed, whistleblowers, human rights activists, journalists, labor organizers, and women seeking reproductive care, as well our children and families, all depend on secure and private communications and would suffer the harms of its unavailability. Given the threat this bill poses to encrypted communications, I will object to any unanimous consent request in relation to this legislation. ____________________
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon
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Jul 20, 2023

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