Communications and Technology
Model Policies
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Right to Compute Act Final
WHEREAS, innovations in computational technology, such as machine learning, enable technological breakthroughs in nearly every sector, leading to increased economic growth and greater prosperity; and WHEREAS, ensuring the United States remains at the forefront of computational technology is critical for driving economic growth, safeguarding national…
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Technology‑Neutral Anti‑Discrimination Clarification Act Final
Section 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the “Technology‑Neutral Anti‑Discrimination Clarification Act of 20 XX.” Section 2. Legislative Purpose and Findings The legislature reaffirms that discrimination based on protected characteristics is unlawful in [State] whether it occurs in housing, employment,…
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Limiting Student Use of Cell Phones in K-12 Classrooms Final
Section 1. Definitions. (A) “Instructional time” is time during which students are participating in an approved course, curriculum, or other educationally-related activity under the direction of a teacher. The term does not include a period of time between classes, lunch, or recess. (B) “Mobile device” means a personal mobile telephone…
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Statement of Principles on Broadband Internet Access Service Non-Regulation Final
Whereas, broadband internet access service is inherently an interstate service. Whereas, there has been a long-standing, bipartisan consensus that broadband internet access service should be free of unnecessary regulation. Whereas, in the wake of the FCC’s 2015 Title II reclassification order, broadband providers’ capital investment declined.1 Whereas, after the FCC’s…
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Statement of Principles on News Censorship Final
Principles Determinations of misinformation, disinformation and malinformation are inherently political and subjective criteria. Any organization claiming to engage in “fact-checking” or identifying misinformation, disinformation or malinformation is using subjective criteria to censor speech. What constitutes misinformation, disinformation or malinformation is an inherently political determination that chills free speech and Freedom…
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An Act Restraining State and Local Governmental Use of Mobile or Online Software Applications and Electronic Devices Under Control of a Foreign Adversary Final
Model Policy Be it Enacted by the Legislature of [STATE]: SECTION 1 DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (a) “State agency” means an association, authority, board, department, commission, independent agency, institution, system, office, society, or other body in state government created or authorized to be created by the constitution or any law. (b)…
Press Releases
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ALEC Releases 23 New Model Policies from 50th Annual Meeting
Arlington, Va. – The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is proud to announce the release of 23 new model policies on vital issues facing the American public,…
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New Report Warns of European Threat to American-Led Tech Innovation
Arlington, Va. (Oct. 26, 2022) – Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council released a new report, A Threat to American Tech Innovation: The European Union’s Digital Markets Act. The…