The Digital Dialogue Forum brings together influential federal decision makers and senior technology leaders to discuss key issues of the day. Here is a partial list of previous guest speakers.
Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA-3)
First elected in 2022, Congressman Kevin Kiley proudly serves the people of California’s 3rd District. He is dedicated to using his position to promote fiscally sound policies to reduce inflation, increase choice in education, and responsibly manage our public lands to preserve our beautiful forests ... Read More
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI-11)
Congresswoman Haley Stevens was born in Rochester Hills, Michigan, and graduated from Seaholm High School in Birmingham. She earned a master’s degree in social policy and philosophy and a bachelor’s in political science and philosophy from American University. Before being elected to Congress, Congresswoman Stevens ... Read More
FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter was sworn in as a Federal Trade Commissioner on May 2, 2018. Commissioner Slaughter brings to the Commission extensive experience in competition, privacy, and consumer protection. She builds consensus for a progressive vision, and staunchly advocates for our nation’s consumers and workers ... Read More
Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK-5)
Congresswoman Stephanie Bice is a fourth generation Oklahoman. She graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1995 with a degree in Marketing and a minor in International Business. Before serving in the House of Representatives, Congresswoman Bice served in the Oklahoma State Senate for six years ... Read More
Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL-16)
Congressman Darin LaHood, born and raised in Peoria, serves the constituents of the 16th District of Illinois. Originally sworn into the US House of Representatives on September 17, 2015, after winning a special election, he won re-election to serve his fourth full term in Congress ... Read More
Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA-38)
A former labor lawyer, Linda T. Sánchez represents California’s 38th congressional district – but the first thing her family and friends will tell you is that she’s never stopped “kicking ass for the working class.” Most of all, she is also a proud mom, dog ... Read More
Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD)
On January 6th, 2015, Senator Marion Michael “Mike” Rounds was sworn into the United States Senate.Senator Rounds serves on five committees: Senate Armed Services; Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs; Indian Affairs; Veterans’ Affairs; and the Select Committee on Intelligence. Rounds previously served as the 31st ... Read More
Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA-51)
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (she/her) is in her second term in Congress and proudly serves California’s 51st Congressional District, which includes much of the City of San Diego, and all of the Cities of El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, and the unincorporated communities of Spring ... Read More
Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO-2)
Congressman Joe Neguse represents Colorado’s 2nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was elected to his first term in November 2018, becoming the first Black Member of Congress in Colorado history. In December 2022, Rep. Neguse was elected by his colleagues to serve ... Read More
Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA-46)
Congressman Lou Correa is a longtime Orange County resident, with deep local roots. To this day, he lives only three miles from his childhood neighborhood in Anaheim. He is the son of working-class parents whose hard work gave him a chance at success. Lou has ... Read More
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA-6)
Seth Moulton is a father, a husband, and a veteran who represents a new generation of Democratic leaders in Washington. Inspired to public service by his most important mentor in life, the great Black Minister Reverend Peter Gomes, he joined the Marines in 2001, days ... Read More
Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23)
U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte proudly represents California’s 23rd District in the U.S. House of Representatives. A video game developer and business owner, Rep. Obernolte is dedicated to ensuring the High Desert and Inland Empire have a strong voice fighting for their interests in Congress. Rep ... Read More
Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX-14)
Congressman Randy Weber is a public servant, proven conservative, former small business owner, and third-generation Texan representing the 14th District of Texas. In Congress, he serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which has the broadest jurisdiction of any legislative committee in Congress. Weber ... Read More
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez
Commissioner Anna M. Gomez is the first Latina-American to be confirmed to the FCC in over two decades. She believes the FCC does best when its work honors the people it serves. Commissioner Gomez is committed to ensuring we have a vibrant, strong, competitive telecommunications ... Read More
Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA-8)
Congressman John Garamendi is honored to represent California’s Eighth Congressional District, which includes much of Contra Costa and Solano Counties. He has dedicated his life to serving the people of California and in his eighth term in the House of Representatives, he continues to advocate ... Read More
Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24)
Claudia Tenney was first elected to serve as a member of the United States House of Representatives on November 8, 2016, after winning one of the most expensive races in the nation. As a freshman member of the 115th Congress, she served on the House ... Read More
Senator Peter Welch (D-VT)
Peter Welch has been a champion for working Vermonters throughout his career. Since his election to the House of Representatives in 2006, he has been widely recognized as a thoughtful and effective legislator who chooses governing over gridlock. Peter’s record reflects his strong commitment to ... Read More
Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-4)
Jennifer McClellan entered the U.S. Congress in 2023 after winning a special election to replace the late Congressman A. Donald McEachin. A lifelong Virginia native, McClellan was born in Petersburg to parents who served the community: her father worked as a professor at Virginia State ... Read More
Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL-9)
Darren Soto was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2016 to represent Florida’s Ninth Congressional District, which includes all of Osceola and parts of Orange and Polk Counties. Born to a Puerto Rican father and an Italian American mother, Darren’s upbringing influenced his ... Read More
Narda Jones, Chief of Staff to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel
Narda serves as FCC Chief of Staff having joined the Chairwoman’s leadership team from the White House where she was the Director of Legislative Affairs for the Office of Science and Technology Policy. Prior to that, she was the Senior Technology Policy Advisor for the ... Read More
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI-11)
Congresswoman Haley Stevens was born in Rochester Hills, Michigan, and graduated from Seaholm High School in Birmingham. She earned a master’s degree in social policy and philosophy and a bachelor’s in political science and philosophy from American University. Before being elected to Congress, Congresswoman Stevens ... Read More
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5)
Josh Gottheimer represents New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District in the northernmost part of the state, which includes parts of Bergen, Passaic, and Sussex counties. He was first sworn in on January 3, 2017, and is now in his fourth term in office. In Congress, Josh ... Read More
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-1)
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici represents the First Congressional District of Oregon, which includes large portions of Washington and Multnomah Counties, and Tillamook, Clatsop, and Columbia counties. Strengthening public education is one of Suzanne’s top priorities and one of the reasons she got involved in public service ... Read More
Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-7)
Brittany Pettersen is the Representative for Colorado’s Seventh Congressional District in the United States Congress. She was elected in 2022, becoming the first woman to represent the Seventh District, which comprises Jefferson, Broomfield, Lake, Park, Teller, Chaffee, Fremont, and Custer counties. She is a member ... Read More
Sen. Todd Young (R-IN)
Senator Todd Young represents the state of Indiana. He currently serves on the U.S. Senate Committees on Finance; Foreign Relations; Commerce, Science & Transportation; and Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Previously, in the House, he served on the House Armed Services Committee, the House Budget Committee, ... Read More
Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC-2)
Congresswoman Deborah Ross is a civil rights advocate, a clean energy champion, a lawyer, and a proud North Carolinian. She was sworn into the House of Representatives on January 7, 2023 for her second term representing North Carolina’s Second Congressional District, which includes most of ... Read More
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11)
Congressman Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly is serving his eighth term in the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia’s 11th District, which includes Fairfax County and the City of Fairfax in Northern Virginia. Prior to his election to Congress, he served 14 years on the Fairfax ... Read More
Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA-1)
Earl L. “Buddy” Carter is an experienced businessman, health care professional and faithful public servant. For over 32 years Buddy owned Carter’s Pharmacy, Inc. where South Georgians trusted him with their most valuable assets: their health, lives and families. While running his business, he learned ... Read More
Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA-12)
Rick W. Allen was elected to represent Georgia’s 12th District in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014. Prior to his election to Congress, Rick spent his career starting and building his own business from the ground up. At the age of 25, he founded ... Read More
Jaisha Wray, Associate Administrator, Office of International Affairs, NTIA
Jaisha Wray, a career member of the Senior Executive Service, is the Associate Administrator for International Affairs at the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). In this role, she formulates telecommunications and information policies and promotes these policies in international fora. Previously, ... Read More
Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN)
United States Senator Bill Hagerty was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2020 and is currently serving his first term representing the state of Tennessee. His committee assignments include: U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, & Urban Affairs; U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations; U.S ... Read More
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC)
Ted grew up on a cattle and commercial chicken farm in rural Davie County. His parents were small business owners, and from an early age, Ted learned that hard work, family, and faith are the building blocks to success. Ted still lives on that farm ... Read More
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-01)
Mariannette’s father was a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force who was forced to take up extra work, sometimes two or three jobs, to support their family. Her mother, who did not have a high school education, also worked multiple jobs. Mariannette originally ... Read More
Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE-3)
A Gering native whose family has called Nebraska home for six generations, Congressman Adrian Smith was first introduced to politics by his grandfather. Adrian’s first encounter with government regulations was when he was a child running a snow cone stand, and he realized at a ... Read More
Rep. Greg Pence (R-IN-6)
Greg Pence was sworn into office in the United States House of Representatives serving Indiana’s Sixth Congressional District on January 3, 2019, after a distinguished career in the private sector. A proud husband, father, grandfather, Marine officer, and small businessman the Congressman is committed to ... Read More
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr
Commissioner Brendan Carr is the senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission, and he served previously as the agency’s General Counsel. Described by Axios as “the FCC’s 5G crusader,” Carr has led the FCC’s work to modernize its infrastructure rules and accelerate the buildout of ... Read More
Rep. Marc Veasey (D-TX-33)
Rep. Veasey is an advocate for Texas’ middle-class families and is committed to creating jobs, improving public education, fighting for immigration reform, and ensuring access to quality healthcare and women’s reproductive rights. Congressman Veasey was appointed in the 117th Congress to serve on the Committee ... Read More
Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA-8)
U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright represents Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District and was first sworn into Congress on January 3, 2013. In Congress, Matt is committed to working across the aisle to advocate for working families. Matt’s priorities include strengthening the middle class, creating jobs, ensuring quality ... Read More
Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL-2)
Dr. Neal Dunn grew up in an Army family and was stationed at over 20 places before college including in Vietnam during middle school. He was an Eagle Scout and National Merit Scholar before matriculating at Washington and Lee University. After medical school at George ... Read More
House Energy & Commerce Committee Staff (Majority)
The Digital Dialogue Forum (DDF) is pleased to welcome senior staff for House Energy & Commerce Committee (Majority), as our featured speakers for a virtual meeting on Friday, March 26, 2021, from 1:00 p.m until 1:30 p.m. Speakers will include: Kate O’Connor, Chief Counsel for ... Read More
New Date! Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn was sworn in to the Senate in January 2019. Marsha Blackburn was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2018, and is currently serving her first term representing the state of Tennessee. Before her election to the Senate, Marsha represented Tennessee’s 7th ... Read More
Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-IN-8)
Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (pronounced: “Boo-shon”) represents the Eighth District of Indiana, which encompasses all or part of 19 counties in Southwest and West Central Indiana. Since coming to Congress, Larry has been a champion for advancing patient-centered health care reforms that will give patients ... Read More
Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV-3)
Congresswoman Carol Miller represents West Virginia’s Third Congressional District. Miller serves on the Committee on Ways and Means. Miller’s focus in Congress is creating jobs, diversifying the economy, innovating and improving infrastructure, protecting America’s borders, and supporting West Virginia’s energy industries like coal, oil, and ... Read More
Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-2)
A lifelong Long Islander, Andrew has dedicated his life to family and community. The proud son of a lawyer and small business owner, Andrew went to Sayville High School where he participated in student government and worked at the local hardware store. As a man ... Read More
Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI-12)
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell represents Michigan’s 12th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives and serves in House Leadership as a Co-chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee. She is a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee and the Natural Resources Committee, where she ... Read More
Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux (D-GA-7)
Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux lives with her family in Suwanee, Georgia and represents Georgia’s 7th Congressional District. In Congress, Carolyn is a strong advocate for affordable health care, an economic recovery that puts workers and small businesses first, investing in her district’s world-class public education system, ... Read More
Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA-18)
Like the Silicon Valley region she represents, Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo exemplifies innovation. She’s creative, productive, a problem solver and a consensus builder. For over two decades in Congress, Rep. Eshoo has defended consumers, promoted American competitiveness and innovation, fought for access to health care ... Read More
Rep. John Joyce (R-PA-13)
Dr. John Joyce lives in Blair County with his wife, Alice. He was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Bernie and Peggy (Hallinan) Joyce, the third generation of the Joyce family to be born and raised in Altoona. A graduate of Bishop Guilfoyle High School, John ... Read More
Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH-12)
Congressman Troy Balderson was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives on September 5, 2018 and represents Ohio’s 12th Congressional District. Troy currently serves on the House Agriculture Committee and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. A lifelong Ohioan, Troy was ... Read More
Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA-10)
Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton has been serving the people of Northern Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley for over two decades as a prosecutor, attorney, advocate for abused children, and state Senator. During her five years in the General Assembly, she passed more than 40 bipartisan bills, ... Read More
Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO-6)
Former Army Ranger and Bronze Star recipient Jason Crow grew up working class — he worked minimum-wage jobs during high school and enlisted in the National Guard and worked construction to help pay his way through college. After graduating, Jason joined the active duty Army ... Read More
Rep. Donald McEachin (D-VA-4)
U.S. Representative A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) was first elected to represent the 4th Congressional District of Virginia in the United States House of Representatives on November 8, 2016. Rep. McEachin has been selected by his colleagues to serve as co-chair of the House Democratic Environmental ... Read More
House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA-1)
Steve Scalise proudly represents the First Congressional District of Louisiana, stretching from the beautiful Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain and the culturally distinct New Orleans suburbs to the vibrant bayous and wetlands abundant in natural resources. He was elected to Congress in 2008 after serving in ... Read More
Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA-6)
Derek Kilmer serves as the United States Representative of Washington’s 6th Congressional District. With over a decade of experience working in economic development in the Puget Sound region, Derek Kilmer is focused on getting our economy and our Congress back to work. Derek has a ... Read More
Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH-6)
Bill Johnson was born and raised on family farms, where he learned early the values of hard work, honesty, and sacrifice. Those values have stayed with Johnson throughout his life and have made him the leader he is today. Johnson entered the U.S. Air Force ... Read More
Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ-8)
Congresswoman Debbie Lesko represents Arizona’s 8th Congressional District. In May 2018, she was sworn in to the U.S. House of Representatives after winning a special election and was recently reelected for her second full term. For the 117th Congress, Congresswoman Lesko serves on the prestigious ... Read More
Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN-8)
Congressman Pete Stauber is a Duluth native, currently serving his second term in Congress as the Representative from Minnesota’s Eighth Congressional District. Congressman Stauber believes that Northeastern Minnesota deserves strong, principled leadership in Washington, D.C. and is focused on unleashing the economic engine in the ... Read More
Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX-32)
Born and raised in North Dallas by a single mom who was a Dallas public school teacher, Congressman Colin Allred was student body president at Hillcrest High School and earned a full-ride football scholarship to Baylor University. Diploma in hand and prepared to attend law ... Read More
Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH-05)
Since 2007, Congressman Bob Latta has served the people of Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. Congressman Latta is a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee where he plays an intricate role in crafting the nation’s energy, ... Read More
Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA-1)
Earl L. “Buddy” Carter is an experienced businessman, health care professional and faithful public servant. For over 32 years Buddy owned Carter’s Pharmacy, Inc. where South Georgians trusted him with their most valuable assets: their health, lives and families. While running his business, he learned ... Read More
Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee
In 1996, the people of Rhode Island elected Jack Reed to succeed Claiborne Pell as Rhode Island’s 46th United States Senator. Senator Reed works every day to help make the federal government more efficient, effective, and responsive to the people of Rhode Island. He has ... Read More
Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH-1)
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Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) (Staff: Joshua Sizemore)
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Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) (Senior Staff: Chris Soghoian)
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Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA-50) (Senior Staff)
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Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) (Senior Staff)
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Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA-27)
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Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA-8)
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DDF meeting with Senate Homeland Security & Government Affairs Committee Chairman Gary Peters (D-MI)
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Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA-3)
Jaime Herrera Beutler was first elected to Congress at the age of 31 to represent Southwest Washington’s 3rd District. Both Democrat and Republican presidents have signed Jaime’s legislation into law, helping her earn the ranking as Washington state’s most effective Member of Congress[1]. She is ... Read More
Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA-2)
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Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX-26)
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Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11)
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-6)
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Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT-1)
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FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr
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Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)
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Sen. Shelley Moore Capito Staff
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DDF meeting with Senate Commerce Minority Staff
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House Financial Services Staff Minority
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DDF meeting with Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH-5)
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Chairman Adam Smith (D-WA-9)
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Rep. Charlie Crist (D-FL-13)
Charlie Crist is honored to represent Florida’s 13th, the most beautiful congressional district in the country. The district covers Pinellas County from Clearwater down through St. Pete, where he grew up. Charlie has spent his life’s work serving his fellow Floridians. He was elected to ... Read More
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI-11)
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Majority Whip James Clyburn Staff
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Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-NY-4)
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Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA-29)
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DDF meeting with Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT)
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Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL-18)
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Rep. Trey Hollingsworth (R-IN-9)
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Rep. Anna Eshoo Staff
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House Energy & Commerce Staff (Majority)
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Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-OR-5)
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House Energy & Commerce Staff (Minority)
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5)
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Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53)
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Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-5)
Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, an education and human rights advocate, currently represents Pennsylvania’s 5th Congressional District. She was first sworn into U.S. House of Representatives on November 13, 2018. Congresswoman Scanlon previously served as national pro bono counsel at a major US law firm, where ... Read More
Hope Goins, House Homeland Security Committee Staff Director (Majority)
Hope E. Goins is the Majority Staff Director of the United States House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security. She is Committee Chairman Bennie G. Thompson’s top advisor on the oversight of the Department of Homeland Security and national security throughout the Executive Branch. Ms ... Read More
Rep. Lois Frankel Legislative Director Bradley Solyan
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House Cyber Subcommittee Staff
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Steve Thornton, Legislative Director for Rep. Katherine Clark (MA-5)
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Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA-41)
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Rep. Darren Soto (D-FL-9)
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Rep. Ed Case (D-HI-1)
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Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD-8)
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Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY-9)
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Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA-17)
Congressman Ro Khanna represents California’s 17th Congressional District, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, and is serving in his second term. Rep. Khanna sits on the House Budget, Armed Services, and Oversight and Reform committees and is first vice chair of the Congressional Progressive ... Read More
Rep. William Timmons (R-SC-4)
William Timmons entered Congress in 2019 with a commitment to bring real reform to Washington. His experience as a former prosecutor and small business owner inspired him to run for public office. As a state senator, he fought for accountability and transparency in Columbia. In ... Read More
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA)
EARLY COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE Tim grew up working in his father’s ironworking shop in Kansas City. His parents taught him the value of hard work and showed him how small businesses and technical skills strengthen this country every day. After graduating from the University ... Read More
Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA-1)
Steve Scalise proudly represents the First Congressional District of Louisiana, stretching from the beautiful Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain and the culturally distinct New Orleans suburbs to the vibrant bayous and wetlands abundant in natural resources. He was elected to Congress in 2008 after serving in ... Read More
Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA-4)
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Rep. Van Taylor (R-TX-3)
A seventh generation Texan, Van Taylor is a family man, businessman, and decorated Iraq War Veteran. Growing up, Van earned his Eagle Scout from the future President George Bush. After high school, Van attended Harvard College from which he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in ... Read More
Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL)
Senator Doug Jones has spent his life working to make Alabama a better place. Born in Fairfield in 1954 to a U.S. Steel worker and a stay-at-home mom, he grew up in Alabama during a period of great change and played a critical part of ... Read More
Ms. Melissa Oh, Managing Director, Silicon Valley Office, DHS S&T Directorate
Ms. Oh is the Managing Director for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology Directorate (S&T) Silicon Valley operations. She is responsible for engaging entrepreneurs and innovators to help them better understand DHS’s mission and widen the pipeline of technologies addressing our most ... Read More
Rep. Mike McCaul (R-TX-10)
Congressman Michael T. McCaul is currently serving his eighth term representing Texas’ 10th District in the United States Congress. The 10th Congressional District of Texas stretches from the city of Austin to the Houston suburbs and includes Austin, Bastrop, Colorado, Fayette, Harris, Lee, Travis, Washington ... Read More
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
Marsha Blackburn was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2018, and is currently serving her first term representing the state of Tennessee. Before her election to the Senate, Marsha represented Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District. Marsha’s public service is dedicated to promoting opportunities for women and ... Read More
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD)
On January 6th, 2015, Senator Marion Michael “Mike” Rounds was sworn into the United States Senate. Senator Rounds serves on four committees: Senate Armed Services; Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs; Veterans’ Affairs; and Environment and Public Works. Rounds previously served as the 31st governor of ... Read More
Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY-3)
Representative Tom Suozzi, trained as an attorney and CPA, is the Congressman representing the Third Congressional District in New York. He is a member of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, the chief tax-writing committee of the House of Representatives, serving on both the ... Read More
Rep. Brenda Lawrence (D-MI-14)
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Rep. Bill Flores (R-TX-17)
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FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks
Geoffrey Starks was nominated to serve as a Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission by the President and was unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate on January 2, 2019. He was sworn into office on January 30, 2019. Commissioner Starks has a long career ... Read More
New Date: Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán
Nanette Diaz Barragán was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2016, becoming the first Latina ever to represent California’s 44th Congressional district. Born in Harbor City and growing up in its surrounding harbor communities, Nanette’s humble beginnings shaped her interest in issues ... Read More
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-5)
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Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA-6)
Derek Kilmer serves as the United States Representative of Washington’s 6th Congressional District. With over a decade of experience working in economic development in the Puget Sound region, Derek Kilmer is focused on getting our economy and our Congress back to work. Derek has a ... Read More
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11)
Congressman Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly is serving his sixth term in the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia’s 11th District, which includes Fairfax County, Prince William County, and the City of Fairfax in Northern Virginia. Prior to his election to Congress, he served 14 years ... Read More
Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA-2)
Brendan F. Boyle was born and raised in the Olney neighborhood of Pennsylvania’s 2nd Congressional District. As the son of a janitor and school crossing guard, Congressman Boyle was the first in his family to attend college. He went to the University of Notre Dame ... Read More
POSTPONED: FTC Commissioner Rohit Chopra
Rohit Chopra was sworn in as a Federal Trade Commissioner on May 2, 2018. Commissioner Chopra has actively advocated to promote a fair and fully-functioning marketplace through vigorous agency enforcement that protects families and honest companies from those that break the law. During his tenure ... Read More
Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI-2)
Throughout his career, Congressman Jim Langevin (LAN’-jih-vin) has made Rhode Island’s priorities his own and fought to open the doors of government to its rightful owners – the people of this great nation. Recognized as a national and party leader on national security, health care ... Read More
Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN-5)
Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks represents the 5th District of Indiana, which spans eight urban, suburban and rural counties in Central Indiana, including the north side of Indianapolis. She uses her background as a Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis, a U.S. Attorney and a community college administrator ... Read More
FTC Commissioner Noah Phillips
President Donald J. Trump nominated Noah Joshua Phillips to be a Commissioner on the Federal Trade Commission. The U.S. Senate confirmed Mr. Phillips unanimously on April 26, 2018. Before coming to the FTC, Phillips served as Chief Counsel to U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, of Texas, ... Read More
Virtual Meeting with FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr
Brendan Carr was nominated to serve as a Commissioner of the FCC by President Donald J. Trump, and he was confirmed unanimously by the United States Senate in 2017. In 2019, Carr was nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate to serve a ... Read More
Elmar Brok, former Member of the European Parliament and Brexit Negotiator
Elmar Brok is a former German Member of the European Parliament’s European People’s Party (EPP) group. Mr Brok is the longest serving MEP of the European Parliament, having worked for 39 years in Brussels. He recently stepped down at the 2019 European parliament elections. Mr ... Read More
Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA-1)
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene represents Washington’s First Congressional District, which spans from northeast King County to the Canadian border, and includes parts of King, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties. First sworn into the House of Representatives on Nov. 13, 2012, Suzan brings a unique voice to ... Read More
Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI-12)
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell represents the 12th District of Michigan in the U.S. House of Representatives. Before being elected to Congress, Debbie was the Chair of the Wayne State University (WSU) Board of Governors. An active civic and community leader, she is a recognized national advocate ... Read More
Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL-11)
Congressman Bill Foster is a scientist and businessman representing the 11th Congressional District of Illinois. He previously served in Congress from March 2008 until January 2011 as the Representative of 14th Congressional District of Illinois. He is the only PhD physicist in Congress. Bill serves ... Read More
Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR-2)
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden represents the people of Oregon’s Second Congressional District, which includes 20 counties in central, southern, and eastern Oregon. Walden, 60, is a lifelong Oregonian whose ancestors came to Oregon by wagon train in 1845. He and his wife Mylene celebrated 36 years ... Read More
Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-FL-7)
U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy proudly represents Florida’s Seventh Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district includes all of Seminole County and much of northern Orange County, including downtown Orlando, Maitland, Winter Park, and the University of Central Florida. She currently serves on ... Read More
Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA-3)
Congressman Dwight Evans represents Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District, which includes Northwest and West Philadelphia and parts of North, South and Center City Philadelphia. He was first elected in a special election in November 2016. Before that, he served as a state representative for 36 years, ... Read More
Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS-4)
Ron Estes (pronounced ESS-tiss) is a 5th generation Kansan and serves Kansas’ 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Since being sworn into office on April 25, 2017, Congressman Estes has been a leader on passing landmark tax reform, rolling back burdensome regulations, reforming our ... Read More
Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA-4)
Now serving his seventh term in the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District – which encompasses parts of DeKalb, Gwinnett and Newton counties and all of Rockdale County – Congressman Hank Johnson has distinguished himself as a substantive, effective lawmaker and a ... Read More
Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA-9)
A native of Gainesville, Georgia, Congressman Doug Collins saw public service modeled by his father, a Georgia State Trooper, and mother, who provided care to local senior citizens. After graduating from North Hall High School, Doug earned a degree in political science and criminal justice ... Read More
Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA-29)
Raised by hard-working immigrant parents, Tony Cárdenas was brought up with simple ideals – that integrity and dedication were the keys to success. These are the qualities that he has brought to his career as a public servant, and he continues to offer that today ... Read More
FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly
Michael O’Rielly was nominated for a seat on the Federal Communications Commission by President Barack Obama on August 1, 2013 and was confirmed unanimously by the United States Senate on October 29, 2013. He was sworn into office on November 4, 2013. On January 29, ... Read More
Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD-2)
Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger is serving his ninth term in the United States House of Representatives for the citizens of Maryland’s 2nd District. Congressman Ruppersberger is known as a common sense consensus builder who works with Members from both sides of the aisle to get ... Read More
Acting Assistant Secretary of Commerce and NTIA Administrator Diane Rinaldo
Diane Rinaldo was sworn in as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information at the Department of Commerce on April 20, 2018. On May 9, 2019, she became Acting Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information for the Department, and Administrator of the National Telecommunications and ... Read More
Rep. Donald McEachin (D-VA-4)
Congressman A. Donald McEachin was first elected to represent the 4th Congressional District of Virginia in the United States House of Representatives on November 8, 2016. Congressman McEachin has been selected by his colleagues to serve as a Regional Whip, co-chair of the House Democratic ... Read More
Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL-22)
Congressman Ted Deutch represents Florida’s 22nd district, home to communities in northern Broward County and southeastern Palm Beach County in sunny South Florida. Now serving his sixth term in the 116th Congress, he is the Chairman of the House Ethics Committee and a senior member ... Read More
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA-8)
Congressman Don Beyer is serving his second term as the U.S. Representative from Virginia’s 8th District, representing Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, and parts of Fairfax County. He serves on the Joint Economic Committee, the House Committee on Natural Resources, is Vice Ranking Member of the ... Read More
POSTPONED: Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX-2)
Originally from Houston, Texas, Rep. Dan Crenshaw is a proud 6th generation Texan. His father’s career in the Texas oil and gas industry moved his family all over the world, including Ecuador and Colombia. As a result, Dan is fluent in Spanish. From an early ... Read More
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-5)
Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, an education and human rights advocate, currently represents Pennsylvania’s 5th Congressional District. She was first sworn into U.S. House of Representatives on November 13, 2018. Congresswoman Scanlon previously served as national pro bono counsel at a major US law firm, where ... Read More
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH-4)
Jim Jordan was raised in Champaign County, Ohio, graduating from Graham High School in 1982, where he was a four-time state champion in wrestling with a career record of 150-1. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin, ... Read More
Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-CA-9)
Congressman Jerry McNerney was sworn into office on January 4, 2007. He is proud to represent California’s 9th District, which includes a large portion of San Joaquin County in the Central Valley as well as parts of Contra Costa and Sacramento Counties. McNerney was inspired ... Read More
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
Marsha Blackburn was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2018, and is currently serving her first term representing the state of Tennessee. Before her election to the Senate, Marsha represented Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District. Marsha’s public service is dedicated to promoting opportunities for women and ... Read More
Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI)
Jack Reed is a champion for middle-class families, and a strong believer that all Americans should have the opportunity to build a better life. Senator Reed works every day to help make the federal government more efficient, effective, and responsive to the people of Rhode ... Read More
FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel
Jessica Rosenworcel returned as a Commissioner to the Federal Communications Commission on August 11, 2017 after being nominated by the President and unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate. Previously, Commissioner Rosenworcel served as an FCC Commissioner from May 11, 2012 to January 3, 2017 ... Read More
FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter
Prior to joining the Commission, she served as Chief Counsel to Senator Charles Schumer of New York, the Democratic Leader. A native New Yorker, she advised Leader Schumer on legal, competition, telecom, privacy, consumer protection, and intellectual property matters, among other issues. Prior to joining ... Read More
FTC Commissioner Noah Phillips
Before coming to the FTC, Phillips served as Chief Counsel to U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, of Texas, on the Senate Judiciary Committee. From 2011 to 2018, he advised Senator Cornyn on legal and policy matters including antitrust, constitutional law, consumer privacy, fraud, and intellectual property ... Read More
NTIA Administrator David Redl
David J. Redl was sworn in as Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information at the Department of Commerce in November 2017. He serves as Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), the Executive Branch agency that is principally responsible for advising the President on telecommunications and ... Read More
Rep. Dave Schweikert (R-AZ-6)
David Schweikert is serving his fourth term in the United States Congress. He holds a seat on the Ways and Means Committee, having previously served on the Financial Services Committee. He also sits on the bicameral Joint Economic Committee, Co-Chairs the Valley Fever Task force ... Read More
Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC-5)
Congresswoman Virginia Foxx represents North Carolina’s 5th District in the United States House of Representatives. Throughout her time in Congress, Foxx has established herself as a champion of conservative values and has helped lead the national movements to reduce federal government spending and increase government ... Read More
Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX-23)
Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Will is a proud product of the Texas public school system. He attended John Marshall High School and Texas A&M University, where he majored in Computer Science and served as Student Body President. After college, Will served as ... Read More
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD)
On January 6th, 2015, Senator Marion Michael “Mike” Rounds was sworn into the United States Senate. Senator Rounds serves on five committees: Senate Armed Services; Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs; Veterans’ Affairs; Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship and Environment and Public Works. Rounds ... Read More
Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL-18)
Congressman Darin LaHood, born and raised in Peoria, serves the constituents of the 18th District of Illinois. Sworn into the US House of Representatives on September 17, 2015, LaHood quickly transitioned into office after his special-election win on September 10. The 18th district spans 19 ... Read More
Rep. Leonard Lance (R-NJ-7)
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Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-2)
Congresswoman Robin Kelly has dedicated her career to public service as an advocate for Illinois families. Since being elected to serve the 2nd Congressional District in 2013, she has worked to expand economic opportunity, community wellness, and public safety across the state, championing numerous initiatives ... Read More
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
Jeff Merkley has dedicated himself to fighting for opportunity for Oregon’s families. The son of a millwright, he grew up in a blue-collar neighborhood where – as Jeff says – his mother “stretched a dollar as far as anyone possibly could.” Today, he still lives in that ... Read More
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA-1)
Congressman Steve Scalise proudly represents the First Congressional District of Louisiana, which stretches from the beautiful Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain and the culturally distinct New Orleans suburbs to the vibrant bayous and wetlands abundant in natural resources. He was elected to Congress in May of ... Read More
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11)
Congressman Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly is serving his fifth term in the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia’s 11th District, which includes Fairfax County, Prince William County, and the City of Fairfax. Prior to his election to Congress, he served 14 years on the Fairfax ... Read More
Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX-10)
Congressman Michael T. McCaul is currently serving his seventh term representing Texas’ 10th District in the United States Congress. The 10th Congressional District of Texas stretches from Austin to the Houston suburbs, and includes Austin, Bastrop, Colorado, Fayette, Harris, Lee, Travis, Washington and Waller Counties ... Read More
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA-1)
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene represents Washington’s First Congressional District, which spans from northeast King County to the Canadian border, and includes parts of King, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom counties. First sworn into the House of Representatives on Nov. 13, 2012, Suzan brings a unique voice to ... Read More
Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
Elected to the United States Senate by the people of Maryland in November 2016, Chris Van Hollen is committed to fighting every day to ensure that our state and our country live up to their full promise of equal rights, equal justice, and equal opportunity. Senator ... Read More
Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC-8)
Richard Hudson is serving his third term in the United States Congress representing North Carolina’s 8th Congressional District. Richard graduated from Myers Park High School in Charlotte and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science from the University of North Carolina ... Read More
Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA-41)
For more than twenty years, Mark Takano has worked to improve the lives of Riverside County residents, both as an elected official and as a teacher at Rialto High School. Official Photo, Mark TakanoBorn and raised in Riverside, Mark’s commitment to public service began at ... Read More
FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly
Michael O’Rielly was nominated for a seat on the Federal Communications Commission by President Barack Obama on August 1, 2013 and was confirmed unanimously by the United States Senate on October 29, 2013. He was sworn into office on November 4, 2013. On January 29, ... Read More
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA-17)
Congressman Ro Khanna represents California’s 17th Congressional District, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, and is serving in his first term. Rep. Khanna sits on the House Budget and Armed Services committees and is a vice chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Rep. Khanna ... Read More
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD-8)
Congressman Jamie Raskin proudly represents Maryland’s 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district includes parts of Montgomery, Carroll, and Frederick Counties. Raskin was sworn in to the 115th Congress on January 3, 2017. Congressman Raskin is the Vice-Ranking Member of the ... Read More
Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-LA-2)
Congressman Cedric Richmond represents Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. Cedric currently serves on the House Committee on Homeland Security and the House Committee on the Judiciary. Outside of Committee service, he is an active member and Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus and ... Read More
Sen. Tom Udall (D-NM)
Tom Udall has earned a reputation as a principled leader who has the integrity to do what is right for New Mexico and our nation. Tom began serving as United States Senator in 2009, after two decades of public service as U.S. Representative and New ... Read More
POSTPONED: Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA-6)
Congresswoman Doris Matsui has represented the city of Sacramento and its surrounding areas since 2005. As a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, she serves on the Health, Communications & Technology, Environment, and Digital Commerce & Consumer Protection subcommittees. She is committed ... Read More
Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-IN-2)
Jackie Walorski is a lifelong Hoosier, born and raised in South Bend, who has dedicated her career to helping Hoosier families. She is grateful to represent Indiana’s 2nd District in the 115th Congress. Jackie is committed to bringing Hoosier common sense to Washington and reaching ... Read More
Chairman Ron Johnson (R-WI)
Both of Ron’s parents were born and raised on farms. Their work ethic and small-town values were naturally passed along to their own children. As a result, Ron has worked hard all his life. As a boy, he mowed lawns, shoveled snow, delivered papers, and ... Read More
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV)
Shelley Moore Capito was elected by the people of West Virginia to the United States Senate in 2014. She is the first female U.S. Senator in West Virginia’s history and was elected with the largest margin of victory for a Republican in state history – ... Read More
Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX-6)
Congressman Joe Barton was first elected to serve the Sixth District of Texas in 1984. In 2004, he was selected by his colleagues to be the Chairman of the House Committee on Energy & Commerce – the oldest standing legislative House committee. Barton was the ... Read More
Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI-2)
Throughout his career, Congressman Jim Langevin has made Rhode Island’s priorities his own and fought to open the doors of government to its rightful owners – the people of this great nation. Recognized as a national and party leader on national security, health care and ... Read More
Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI-12)
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell represents the 12th District of Michigan in the U.S. House of Representatives. Before being elected to Congress, Debbie was the Chair of the Wayne State University (WSU) Board of Governors. An active civic and community leader, she is a recognized national advocate ... Read More
Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL-15)
John M. Shimkus has served in the Army, as a high school teacher, a county treasurer, and now as a Member of the United States House of Representatives for the 15th District of Illinois. Among his duties in Congress, John is a senior member of ... Read More
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5)
Josh Gottheimer represents New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District in the northernmost part of the state, which includes parts of Bergen, Passaic, Sussex and Warren counties. He serves on the House Financial Services Committee and was sworn in on January 3, 2017. Josh was raised in ... Read More
Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO)
Senator Cory Gardner is a fifth-generation Coloradan who was born and raised in Yuma, a small town on the Eastern Plains of Colorado where his family has owned a farm implement dealership for over a century. He lives in the same house his great-grandparents lived ... Read More
Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA-52)
Congressman Scott Peters serves California’s 52nd Congressional District, which includes the cities of Coronado, Poway and most of northern San Diego. First elected in 2012, Scott has worked across the aisle to fix a broken Congress and stand up for San Diego’s military and veterans ... Read More
Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL-3)
Dan Lipinski is a proud native of Illinois’ Third Congressional District, which includes parts of the southwest side of Chicago, southwest Cook County, and northeastern Will County. Now in his seventh term, Rep. Lipinski has distinguished himself as a champion of the middle class. He ... Read More
Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN-7)
As a small business woman, author, mother, grandmother, and Member of Congress, Marsha Blackburn has dedicated her service to making America a more prosperous place to live. No stranger to adversity and hard work, Marsha went to college on a 4-H scholarship and worked her ... Read More
Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO-2)
Jared Polis is an independent leader who uses his private and public sector experience to find pragmatic solutions to the challenges facing Colorado and the nation. He has given much of his life to the cause of improving and reforming education. In Congress, he has ... Read More
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA)
Dr. Bill Cassidy is the United States Senator for Louisiana. Bill grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and attended Louisiana State University (LSU) for undergraduate and Medical School. For nearly three decades, Bill has provided care for uninsured and underinsured patients in Louisiana’s charity hospital ... Read More
Richard McKinney, Chief Information Officer, US Department of Transportation
Richard McKinney is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). He was sworn into office on May 13, 2013. Richard served most recently as a Senior Fellow for the Center for Digital Government. From 2005 to 2011, he was the ... Read More
Department of Commerce Staff Jim Hock and Alan Davidson
Jim Hock is Chief of Staff to Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and the U.S. Department of Commerce. Most recently, Jim served for more than a year as Senior Advisor and Director of Public Affairs at the Department. In that position, Jim led the Department’s ... Read More
FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai
Ajit Pai was nominated to the Federal Communications Commission by President Barack Obama and on May 7, 2012 was confirmed unanimously by the United States Senate. On May 14, 2012, he was sworn in for a term that concludes on June 30, 2016. Commissioner Pai’s ... Read More
Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA-18)
Like the Silicon Valley region she represents, Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo exemplifies innovation. She’s creative, boundary breaking and productive. She is a problem solver and a consensus builder. In Rep. Eshoo’s two decades in Congress, she has defended consumers, promoted American competitiveness and innovation, fought ... Read More
Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA-4)
Now in his fifth term in the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia’s Fourth Congressional District – which encompasses parts of DeKalb, Gwinnett and Newton counties and all of Rockdale County – Congressman Hank Johnson has distinguished himself as a substantive, effective lawmaker and a leading national ... Read More
Rep. Mark Takano Discusses Maker Movement and Its Potential
For more than twenty years, Mark Takano has worked to improve the lives of Riverside County residents, both as an elected official and as a teacher at Rialto High School. During his first term, Mark returned more than $2 million in benefits to constituents and ... Read More
Rep. Joe Crowley Returns to DDF to Talk Tax, Trade, and Tunes
A native of Woodside, Queens and lifelong New Yorker, Joe has served the people of the Bronx and Queens in Congress since 1998. Before being elected to Congress, Joe received a bachelor’s degree from Queens College, ran a successful small business for nearly a decade ... Read More
FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn Remains Committed to “Connecting Communities”
Mignon L. Clyburn served as Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission, following her appointment by President Barack Obama on May 20, 2013. As Commissioner, she is serving a second term as a Democrat on the Commission, for which she was sworn in on February ... Read More
Freshman Congressman Will Hurd Makes First Visit to DDF
Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Will is a proud product of the Texas public school system. He attended John Marshall High School and Texas A&M University, where he majored in Computer Science and served as Student Body President. After college, Will served as an ... Read More
Chairman Bob Goodlatte Provides Update on Long List of Judiciary Topics
Bob Goodlatte represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia in the United States House of Representatives. Bob’s service to the people of the Sixth District began in 1977 when he became District Director for former Congressman Caldwell Butler. He served in this position for two ... Read More
Mathematician Rep. Jerry McNerney Has Unique Perspective
Congressman Jerry McNerney was sworn into office on January 4, 2007. He is proud to represent California’s 9th District, which includes a large portion of San Joaquin County in the Central Valley as well as parts of Contra Costa and Sacramento Counties. McNerney was inspired ... Read More
Commissioner Michael O’Rielly Provides Update on the FCC
Michael O’Rielly was nominated for a seat on the Federal Communications Commission by President Barack Obama on August 1, 2013 and was confirmed unanimously by the United States Senate on October 29, 2013. He was sworn into office on November 4, 2013. On January 29, ... Read More
Rep. Zoe Lofgren Continues the Dialogue With DDF About Encryption
Zoe Lofgren has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1995. She represents the 19th District of California, based in the “Capital of Silicon Valley,” San Jose. A lifelong Bay Area resident and the daughter of a truck driver, Zoe ... Read More
USPTO Director Michelle Lee Reinvents Patent Office
Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) As Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Michelle K. Lee provides leadership and oversight to one ... Read More
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA-5)
Cathy McMorris Rodgers is Eastern Washington’s chief advocate in Congress and a rising star in American politics. Since first being elected to the House in 2004, she has earned the trust of her constituents and praise on Capitol Hill for her hard work, conservative principles, ... Read More
Rep. Yvette Clarke Passionate About Engaging Women and Minorities in the Tech Industry
Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, a Brooklyn native proud of her Jamaican heritage, attended the New York City public schools, graduated from Oberlin College, and was a recipient of the prestigious APPAM/Sloan Fellowship in Public Policy and Policy Analysis. Congresswoman Clarke was elected to the United ... Read More
Assistant Democratic Leader Jim Clyburn Looks To Turtles For Inspiration
President Barack Obama has said he is, “One of a handful of people who, when they speak, the entire Congress listens.” As Assistant Democratic Leader in the 114th Congress, the number three Democrat in the House, James E. Clyburn is the leadership liaison to the ... Read More
FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel Lays Out Her Wish List Agenda for the Rest of 2015
Jessica Rosenworcel was nominated for a seat on the Federal Communications Commission by President Barack Obama and on May 7, 2012 was confirmed unanimously by the United States Senate. She was sworn into office on May 11, 2012. Commissioner Rosenworcel brings a decade and a ... Read More
Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) Discusses Information Sharing, National Security
Ben Sasse is a United States Senator, representing the great state of Nebraska. He was elected in a 2014 landslide, winning each of Nebraska’s 93 counties, and securing the second-largest margin for a new senator in the history of the state. Living off of a ... Read More
Freshman Senator Mike Rounds Wants To Hear From Industry
On January 6th, 2015, Senator Marion Michael “Mike” Rounds was sworn into the United States Senate. Senator Rounds serves on four committees: Senate Armed Services; Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs; Veterans’ Affairs and Environment and Public Works. Rounds previously served as the 31st governor of ... Read More
CJS Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman John Culberson Shares His Enthusiasm For Tech
As a fiscally conservative “Jeffersonian Republican,” Congressman John Culberson is committed to Thomas Jefferson’s vision of limited government, individual liberty, and states’ rights. Simply put, John Culberson believes in “Letting Texans Run Texas.” John Culberson was elected in 2000 to represent the 7th District, a ... Read More
House Rules Chairman Pete Sessions Discusses Patent Reform, Data Breach
A conservative community leader, United States Congressman Pete Sessions has combined hard work, innovative thinking, and common-sense principles to successfully represent the 32nd Congressional District of Texas. Congressman Sessions was born on March 22, 1955 and grew up in Waco, Texas. He graduated from Churchill ... Read More
Freshman Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE) Begins a Dialogue With Industry at DDF
Ben Sasse is a United States Senator, representing the great state of Nebraska. He was elected in a 2014 landslide, winning each of Nebraska’s 93 counties, and securing the second-largest margin for a new senator in the history of the state. Living off of a ... Read More
Freshman Northern Virgina Rep. Barbara Comstock Begins a Dialogue With DDF
Barbara Comstock was elected in November of 2014, to represent Virginia’s 10th Congressional District (Loudoun County, Clarke County, Frederick County, and parts of Fairfax County and Prince William County as well as the Cities of Winchester, Manassas Park, and Manassas City). Barbara currently serves on ... Read More
“Mr. Trade” Rep. Kevin Brady Provides An Update On Ways and Means Priorities
Kevin Brady is a pro-family, pro-small business conservative representing the 8th District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives. Kevin holds key leadership posts in Congress including Deputy Whip and Vice Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee. He is a senior member of the ... Read More
Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Chairman Michael Burgess Reflects On Subcommittee’s Role In Important Policy Priorities
After spending nearly three decades practicing medicine in North Texas I have served the constituents of the 26th District since 2003 in the United States House of Representatives. I currently serve on the prestigious House Energy and Commerce Committee where I serve as Chairman of ... Read More
New Jersey Congressman Leonard Lance Joins DDF
Congressman Leonard Lance was elected to the United States House of Representatives in November 2008 and reelected to a fourth term on November 4, 2014 to represent New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. As a result of the 2011 congressional redistricting process the 7th Congressional District ... Read More
Freshman Congressman Don Beyer Kicks the Tires at First DDF Visit
Congressman Don Beyer is serving his first term as the U.S. Representative from Virginia’s 8th District, representing Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, and parts of Fairfax County. He serves on the House Committee on Natural Resources and is a member of the New Democrat Coalition. He ... Read More
Congressman Peter Welch Discusses Data Breach, Privacy, and the New Economy
Peter Welch has been a champion for working Vermonters throughout his distinguished career as a state legislator and Member of Congress. Since his election to Congress in 2006, he has been widely recognized in Washington as a skillful and effective legislator. Peter’s solid record of ... Read More
California Rep. Eric Swalwell Engages on Information Sharing and Cybersecurity
Congressman Eric Swalwell proudly represents California’s Fifteenth Congressional District. The District includes a large portion of the East Bay, where he grew up, attended public schools, and served his community upon returning home from college and law school. In November 2012, he was elected to ... Read More
Freshman Senator Steve Daines Focuses Global Economic Concerns
A fifth-generation Montanan, Steve Daines brings 28 years of private-sector business experience to Washington, D.C. as he serves the people of Montana in the U.S. Senate. Steve is a lifelong sportsman and grew up in Bozeman, Montana. After attending public schools in Bozeman, Steve worked ... Read More
Freshman Senator Tom Cotton Eager to Engage on Cybersecurity, Surveillance Reform, Other Tech Priorities
Tom Cotton currently represents Arkansas in the United States Senate. Tom is a sixth generation Arkansan who was born and raised on his family’s cattle farm in Yell County. He graduated from Dardanelle high school, Harvard, and Harvard Law School. The September 11th attacks occurred ... Read More
Nebraska’s Senator Deb Fischer Talks Cybersecurity, Internet of Things, Government Oversight
A lifelong Nebraskan, Deb Fischer was elected to the United States Senate in 2012. Senator Fischer has earned a reputation as a “tenacious advocate” for lower taxes, reduced government spending, and a balanced budget. She is committed to working with Republicans and Democrats alike to ... Read More
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Sepulveda discusses international coordination on internet policy
Ambassador Daniel A. Sepulveda serves as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy in the State Department’s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs (EB). In this role, Ambassador Sepulveda leads and coordinates the Department’s positions on communications and ... Read More
Rep. Blake Farenthold (R-TX-27)
U.S. Representative Blake Farenthold is a lifelong resident of Texas, born and raised in Corpus Christi. He is currently serving his second term in Congress, representing the 27th District of Texas which includes the Texas Gulf Coast from Corpus Christi and vicinity to Matagorda County ... Read More
Treasury’s Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy Mark Mazur Discusses Corporate Tax Reform, Extenders, and Inversions
Mark J. Mazur currently serves as the Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy. In this role, he is responsible for developing, analyzing, and coordinating Treasury’s and the Administration’s agenda, policies, and guidance on tax issues. Since 2009, Mazur has served as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Tax ... Read More
White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Michael Daniel Discusses New Approach to Cybersecurity
Michael Daniel is a Special Assistant to the President and the Cybersecurity Coordinator. In this position, Michael leads the interagency development of national cybersecurity strategy and policy, and he oversees agencies’ implementation of those policies. Michael also ensures that the federal government is effectively partnering ... Read More
Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Edith Ramirez Shares Vision on Data Security, Privacy, China
Edith Ramirez was sworn in as a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission on April 5, 2010, to a term that expires on September 25, 2015. She was designated to serve as Chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission effective March 4, 2013, by President Barack ... Read More
Rising Star Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Is a Glass Half Full Kind of Guy
On November 6, 2012, Hakeem overwhelmingly won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in the newly redrawn Eighth Congressional District of New York. He succeeds a thirty-year incumbent in a district largely anchored in Brooklyn and parts of Southwest Queens. Rep. Jeffries is ... Read More
Chairman Fred Upton Looks Forward to the 114th Congress
Congressman Fred Upton (MI-06) is proud to represent the commonsense values of southwest Michigan. In 2010, Fred was selected by his House colleagues to serve as Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, which has jurisdiction over matters concerning energy, healthcare, the environment, telecommunications, ... Read More
Congressman Erik Paulsen Discusses Ways and Means Priorities
In January 2013, Congressman Erik Paulsen was sworn in to serve his third term representing Minnesota’s Third Congressional District. Paulsen’s legislative agenda parallels the initiatives that make Minnesota a great place to live, work and raise a family: a strong economic climate for job growth, ... Read More
Commissioner O’Rielly Enjoys Visit with Friends in DDF Return
Michael O’Rielly was nominated for a seat on the Federal Communications Commission by President Barack Obama on August 1, 2013 and was confirmed unanimously by the United States Senate on October 29, 2013. He was sworn into office on November 4, 2013. Prior to joining ... Read More
Rep. Jim Langevin Discusses the Cyber Landscape
Throughout his career, Congressman Jim Langevin has made Rhode Island’s priorities his own and fought to open the doors of government to its rightful owners – the people of this great nation. Recognized as a national and party leader on national security, health care and ... Read More
Sen. Claire McCaskill Here For the Hard Votes
A daughter of rural Missouri, with deep roots in the Show Me State 1953 – 1978 The year that Missouri’s Harry Truman left the Presidency, Claire McCaskill’s parents, Bill and Betty Anne traveled to Rolla, Missouri for the birth of their daughter. At the time, ... Read More
Congressman Gerry Connolly Discusses Contracting, Infrastructure Investment, and Immigration,
Congressman Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly is serving his third term in the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia’s 11th District, which encompasses Fairfax County, Prince William County, and the City of Fairfax in Northern Virginia. He was first elected in 2008 and reelected in 2010 ... Read More
“Rock Star” Rep. Suzan DelBene Discusses Surveillance Reform, Immigration Reform, Patent Reform
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene represents Washington’s 1st Congressional District. She was first sworn into Congress on November 13, 2012. An experienced and successful technology entrepreneur and business leader with over 20 years experience in the private sector, DelBene understands the critical role that innovative companies play ... Read More
Congressman Jared Polis Returns to DDF
Jared Polis is an independent leader who uses his private and public sector experience to find pragmatic solutions to the challenges facing Colorado and the nation. First elected to represent Colorado’s Second Congressional District in 2008, Polis serves on the powerful Committee on Rules, the ... Read More
Rep. Jason Chaffetz Makes the Case for Oversight Chairmanship
Selected by House leadership to chair the Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on National Security, Homeland Defense and Foreign Operations, Jason Chaffetz (pronounced “Chay-Fits”) enters his second term in Congress with energy, enthusiasm, and a determination to continue reforming Washington, D.C. Believing in the core ... Read More
Freshman Rep. Susan Brooks Enthused About Technical Education and Women in the Sciences
Congresswoman Susan Brooks represents the 5th District of Indiana, which spans eight diverse counties throughout the central part of the Hoosier State. As a new member of Congress, she currently serves on the Education and Workforce, Homeland Security and Ethics Committees. She is also the ... Read More
United States Trade Representative Michael Froman Eager To Hear From Industry
Michael Froman was sworn in as the 11th United States Trade Representative (USTR) on June 21, 2013. As USTR, he is President Obama’s principal advisor, negotiator and spokesperson on international trade and investment issues. Ambassador Froman leads the Office of the United States Trade Representative ... Read More
On Her 5th Visit, Rep. Lofgren Provides Update on Immigration, Patent Reform
Biography of Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren California, 16th District Personal Information Born on December 21, 1947 in San Mateo, California Married to John Marshall Collins Mother of two children, Sheila and John Collins Education K-12 public schools, Palo Alto, California B.A., Political Science, Stanford University, 1970 ... Read More
Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn Calls For More Oversight, Reform
Growing up, Marsha Blackburn learned that the promise of our nation depends on each generation of Americans working hard to leave the country a better place than they found it. As a small business woman, author, mother, grandmother, and Member of Congress, Marsha Blackburn has ... Read More
Senator Angus King Eager to Connect with Tech Community
On January 3, 2013, Angus S. King, Jr. was sworn in as Maine’s first Independent United States Senator. Senator King joins a long line of independent leaders from the State of Maine. He is a steadfast believer in the need for greater bipartisan dialogue and ... Read More
Senator Mark Pryor’s 3rd DDF Visit Focuses on Data Breach, Wireless Spectrum
U.S. Senator Mark Pryor is committed to putting the interests of Arkansas First. During his first term as Senator, Pryor earned a reputation as a “voice of reason,” working with both Democrats and Republicans to pass meaningful legislation for Arkansas and our nation. His bipartisan ... Read More
Congresswoman Doris Matsui Makes First DDF Visit, Seeks DDF Input on Spectrum, Patents and FirstNet
Congresswoman Doris Matsui has represented the city of Sacramento and its surrounding areas since 2005. She is committed to strengthening Sacramento’s flood protection, ensuring quality, affordable health care for all, promoting a clean energy economy, and creating a vibrant region where families can live, work, ... Read More
Senator Orrin Hatch Discusses Patents, Tax, Immigration, and Trade in Return DDF Visit
Orrin Grant Hatch was born on March 22, 1934, to Jesse and Helen Hatch. He married Elaine Hansen of Newton, Utah in 1957. Senator and Elaine Hatch are the proud parents of six children, twenty-three grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Now in his seventh term as ... Read More
Congressman Steve Scalise Highlights Areas for Bipartisan Agreement in DDF Visit
Congressman Steve Scalise was first elected to Congress in a special election in May of 2008 to represent Louisiana’s First Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Scalise is known as a staunch conservative who advocates for the principles of fiscal discipline, lower taxes, ... Read More
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici Promotes STEAM Caucus
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici was sworn in as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives on February 7, 2012. She represents the First Congressional District of Oregon, which comprises the Northwest portion of the state. As a member of the Committee on Education and the ... Read More
DDF Welcomes Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ)
Senator Jeff Flake is a fifth-generation Arizonan who was raised on a cattle ranch in Snowflake, Arizona. Snowflake was named in part for Senator Flake’s great-great grandfather. Prior to his election to the U.S. Senate, Senator Flake served in the U.S. House of Representatives from ... Read More
House Cyber Subcommittee Chairman Patrick Meehan (R-PA-7) Discusses Cyber, Privacy
Patrick Meehan represents Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District in the United States Congress. Currently serving his second term in Congress, Meehan serves on the Oversight and Government Reform, Homeland Security, Transportation and Infrastructure, and House Ethics Committees. As a member of the Homeland Security Committee, Congressman ... Read More
Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte Makes Record 5th DDF Visit
Bob Goodlatte represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia in the United States House of Representatives. Bob’s service to the people of the Sixth District began in 1977 when he became District Director for former Congressman Caldwell Butler. He served in this position for two ... Read More
Congressman Joe Crowley Returns to DDF
A native of Woodside, Queens and lifelong New Yorker, Joe has served the people of the Bronx and Queens in Congress since 1998. Before being elected to Congress, Joe received a bachelor’s degree from Queens College, ran a successful small business for nearly a decade ... Read More
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Returns to DDF
Rhode Islanders know they can count on Sheldon Whitehouse as a tireless advocate, fighting on the issues that touch our lives every day – from jobs and economic development, to health care, the environment and the future for their children. Sheldon Whitehouse makes a difference ... Read More
Chairman Lamar Smith Shares His Enthusiasm for Science Committee
Lamar Smith represents the 21st Congressional District of Texas. He serves as Chairman of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, which has jurisdiction over programs at NASA, the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Science Foundation, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the ... Read More
Senator Heidi Heitkamp Lauds Technology’s Contribution to Economy and Important Role of DDF
Heidi Heitkamp is the junior senator from North Dakota. She is the first female senator ever elected from North Dakota, and took the oath of office on January 3, 2013. Senator Heitkamp grew up in a large family in the small town of Mantador, ND ... Read More
Sen. Tom Carper Wants to Hear from DDF
Born in West Virginia and raised in Virginia, Senator Tom Carper attended The Ohio State University on a Navy R.O.T.C. scholarship, graduating in 1968 with a B.A. in economics. He went on to complete five years of service as a naval flight officer, serve three ... Read More
Sen. Bob Casey Wants to Learn More About Internet Freedom, Cyber Security
U.S. Senator Bob Casey knows that public service is a privilege and that he was elected to fight for Pennsylvania priorities and Pennsylvania values. He is working to foster financial security for American families, protect our children and invest in their futures and ensure safety ... Read More
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) Talks Innovation, Immigration at Oracle Town Hall Meeting
Reston, VA – Oracle, the world’s leading supplier of software for information management, will host Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) for a tour of their Reston, VA, facility and a meeting with the company’s senior leadership team to discuss challenges faced by the technology industry ... Read More
Congressman Brett Guthrie Discusses March Madness, Workforce Issues, and Spectrum
Congressman Brett Guthrie represents Kentucky’s Second Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Second District is home to Fort Knox, Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace, Mammoth Cave National Park, and many of the Commonwealth’s most treasured locations. Congressman Guthrie serves on both the House Energy ... Read More
Sen. Mike Lee Joins DDF on the Heels of a Good Old Fashioned Filibuster
Elected in 2010 as Utah’s 16th Senator, Mike Lee has spent his career defending the basic liberties of Americans and Utahns as a tireless advocate for our founding constitutional principles. Senator Lee acquired a deep respect for the Constitution early on. His father, Rex Lee, ... Read More
Rep. Peter Roskam, Senior Ways & Means Member and Co-Chair of the House India Caucus, Visits DDF
Born and raised in the district he serves, Chief Deputy Whip Peter Roskam is now in his third term in the United States House of Representatives. According to the Washington Post, Roskam “serves as a calming, drama-free influence” on Capitol Hill, and is regularly praised ... Read More
Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito Celebrates Valentine’s Day with DDF
Rep. Shelley Moore Capito proudly serves the people of West Virginia’s Second Congressional District in the 113h Congress, where she represents a diverse constituency stretching from the Ohio River Valley through the state’s eastern panhandle. Capito is a former member of the West Virginia House ... Read More
DDF Kicks off 2013 with Entrepreneurial U. S. Chief Technology Officer Todd Park
Todd Park is the United States Chief Technology Officer and in this role serves as an Assistant to the President. Todd joined the Administration in August 2009 as Chief Technology Officer of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In this role, he ... Read More
Senator Jack Reed Pays a Recess Visit to DDF
Jack Reed is a champion for middle-class families and a strong believer that, through hard work, all Americans should have the opportunity to build a better life. A former Army Ranger, Reed is a national leader on defense, housing, and economic issues. He has led ... Read More
NTIA’s Anna Gomez Deputy Returns “Home” to DDF
Anna Gomez joined the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in February 2009. In her role at NTIA, Gomez handles a wide range of communications and Internet policy issues with a particular focus on spectrum management, public safety communications, and NTIA efforts to expand broadband ... Read More
Congressman James Clyburn Champions the Power of Broadband
President Barack Obama has said he is, “One of a handful of people who, when they speak, the entire Congress listens.” As Assistant Democratic Leader in the 112th Congress, the number three Democrat in the House, James E. Clyburn is the leadership liaison to the ... Read More
Congressman Tom Latham Laments Congressional Gridlock
Tom Latham came to Washington with a vision of changing the way Washington works and changing the work that Washington does. Latham, a nine-term Republican, has represented the people of Iowa since January of 1995. Latham, 63, knows the Iowa traditions of hard work, community ... Read More