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Earlier today, Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI) was selected by his colleagues to continue to serve as Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, the key House committee with jurisdiction over the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission.  In addition, Rep. Upton announced that Rep. Lee Terry (R-NE) will take over the chairmanship of the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, which is a key subcommittee for privacy, data security, and consumer protection.  Rep. Mary Bono Mack (R-CA), who presently serves in that role, was defeated in her reelection effort earlier this month.  

During this past session of Congress, Rep. Mack introduced data security legislation and held a number of hearings on privacy and data security topics, including hearings on consumer privacy expectations, children’s and teen privacy issues, and the impact and burden of EU privacy regulation.  Rep. Terry previously served as Vice Chair of the full Committee and has been an active member of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee.Continue Reading Upton Will Continue To Chair Energy & Commerce Committee; Announces Terry Will Take Over Chairmanship of Key Subcommittee For Privacy