ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The following statement can be attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, in response to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce markup of H.R. 1580, a bill that would affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance:
“Today the House Commerce Committee took an important step in the defense of a free and open Internet. This bipartisan vote sends a strong message against government attempts to censor and control the Internet.
“We ask Congress to pass this measure as quickly as possible. And we urge all nations to recognize that freedom from government interference is precisely responsible for making the Internet the world's greatest engine of humans.”
About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $209 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also owns and produces the International CES – The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online: www.CE.org and www.DeclareInnovation.com. Follow CES at www.CESweb.org and through both CEA and CES social media channels.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Digital Patriots Dinner
April 17, 2013, Washington, DC
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Technology & Standards Spring Forum
May 20-24, 2013, Denver, CO
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CE Week
June 24-28, 2013, New York, NY
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2013 CEA Industry Forum
October 20-23, 2013, Los Angeles, CA
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17th Annual CEO Summit
October 23-25, 2013, Rancho Palo Verdes, CA
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2014 International CES New York Press Preview
November 12, 2013, New York, NY
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2014 International CES
January 7-10, 2014, Las Vegas, NV
