CEA Praises Senate Passage of USA FREEDOM Act

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The following statement is attributed to Michael Petricone, senior vice president of government and regulatory affairs, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, regarding the U.S. Senate’s passage of H.R. 2048, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring (USA FREEDOM) Act of 2015:

“We welcome this important reform to U.S. intelligence gathering which takes critical steps to increase transparency and restore trust in American businesses, all while maintaining our commitment to preserving our national security. The bipartisan USA FREEDOM Act is common-sense reform to our nation’s intelligence gathering programs, which will preserve American businesses’ competitiveness worldwide, while continuing to protect our national security.

“Following the Senate passage, the legislation now heads to the White House, where we anticipate swift action by President Obama to sign this legislation into law.”

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the technology trade association representing the $286 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative and regulatory advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also owns and produces CES – The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at CE.org, InnovationMovement.com and through social media: http://www.ce.org/social.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• CEA Innovate!November 8-10, 2015, New York, NY
• CE Hall of Fame DinnerNovember 9, 2015, New York, NY
• CES Unveiled New YorkNovember 10, 2015, New York, NY
• CES Unveiled Las VegasJanuary 4, 2016, Las Vegas, NV
• 2016 CESJanuary 6-9, 2016, Las Vegas, NV
• CEA Winter BreakMarch 21-24, 2016, Park City, UT

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Consumer Electronics Association
Bronwyn Flores, 703-907-7679
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www.CE.org
or
Tyler Suiters, 703-907-7654
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Source: Consumer Electronics Association

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