I have some reluctance to see Congress weigh in on these issues in a heavy regulatory manner because we don't work at Internet speed.
Jason Chaffetz
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Jason Chaffetz is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Utah's 3rd congressional district from 2009 to 2017. During his tenure, he served as the chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, where he was known for his focus on government accountability and transparency. Chaffetz was a vocal critic of the Obama administration and played a significant role in various investigations, including those related to the Benghazi attack and the Clinton email controversy.
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 20, line 15, after the dollar amount insert ``(reduced by $74,000,000)''. Page 56, line 24, after the dollar amount…
I have a simple amendment that takes a line item within the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy program back to the fiscal year 2011 level. Now, I think that's probably a pretty reasonable approach to it. It's not too long ago. If left…
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Utah will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Ms. Hahn
the court ruled unanimously that physically attaching a GPS device to a vehicle constituted the search under the Fourth Amendment.
The role of Congress is to protect and defend the United States Constitution and personal liberties provided to American citizens under the Fourth Amendment.
I thank you Mr. Chairman. And thank you to all the witnesses, I appreciate your perspective and the passion you bring behind those perspectives.
To say that the technology is not pervasive would be inaccurate, it is very pervasive and can be helpful in many ways, but it can also be confusing as we try to find and test the limits of where privacy starts, where it ends, and what law…
The bill creates a legal framework designed to give government agencies, commercial entities and private citizens clear guidelines for when and how geolocation information can be accessed and used.
Mr. Gowdy. Jason Chaffetz and Chairman Goodlatte are two of the most reasonable people in Congress.
As Congressman Chaffetz has already pointed out, passing the GPS Act would fulfill Congress's duty to ensure that the safeguards provided by the Fourth Amendment of our Constitution are respected.





