Communications and Technology
Technology is constantly changing the way we interact with each other. With constant technological innovation, it is imperative that legislation continues to support and protect the needs of consumers. I am pleased to be representing Indiana, an emerging tech hub, as a member of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where telecommunications, electronic communications, emergency and public safety communications and cybersecurity issues are top legislative priorities. The subcommittee also focuses on issues involving the Federal Communications Commission, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and the Office of Emergency Communications in the Department of Homeland Security.
In addition to my work on the Committee, I am an advocate for computer science and STEM education. In today’s knowledge-based economy, it is more important than ever to ensure our education system aligns with the demands of the 21st century workforce. I firmly believe that we must both empower and equip local and state administrators to put computer science curriculum and teachers in our schools and to prepare our students to enter the 21st century workforce. I’m proud to be a part of the Innovation Initiative in the House, to serve as co-chair of the Women’s High-Tech Coalition, and to be a member of the Makers Caucus and the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) Caucus.
To watch a speech I gave at the Innovation Initiative Forum about the importance of preparing students of all ages for the jobs of tomorrow, click here.
To read an op-ed I wrote about the role social media plays in our national security, click here.
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Agencies at various levels of government must provide the proper environment for the telecom industry to invest in technology such as 5G, Rep. Susan Brooks (R-Ind.) said in an interview that aired Thursday on Hill.TV's "Boundless."
A group of three Carmel High School seniors have won this year’s Congressional App Challenge (CAC) for the development and implementation of their digital hall pass app, “PassMaster.” Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R-Ind.-05) visited Carmel High School Monday morning to announce the winners.
Indiana Congresswoman Susan Brooks says in a world where your refrigerator and toaster can take instructions over the Internet, there are more avenues for hackers to wreak havoc. And she warns the so-called "Internet of Things" includes implanted medical devices. She says it's critical for comapnies and government to identify and plug security gaps.
WASHINGTON – The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announced today that Indiana Legal Services will receive a $25,000 Technology Initiative Grant to enhance online resources for individuals seeking civil legal assistance. Established in 2000, LSC’s Technology Initiative Grants program supports legal aid organizations in developing and replicating technologies that improve efficiency and provide greater access to high-quality legal assistance.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Social media giants like Facebook and Twitter have been under the microscope of lawmakers on Capitol Hill these last few months.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey was questioned by members of committees from both the House and Senate Wednesday. The resounding topic of many questions from those on the House Energy and Commerce Committee was political bias within Twitter, either intention or unintentional.
INDIANAPOLIS—Commissioner Brendan Carr announced the FCC’s next 5G order on the Senate floor of the Indiana Statehouse this morning. Joined by Indiana elected leaders, including one of the authors of the state’s small cell bill, U.S. Sen. Todd Young, and U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks, Carr unveiled a proposal to cut costs and streamline approval periods for small cells—the physical building blocks of 5G.
WASHINGTON, DC – As the co-founders and co-chairs of the Congressional 5G Caucus, Congresswomen Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI12) hosted the 5G Technology Showcase where several groups including Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T, Aira, CTIA, Samsung, Nokia, Ericsson, Qualcomm, Eli Lilly, Intel, OneWeb, Traxyl, InterDigital, Promena VR, and Harman displayed how the next generation of wireless is and will continue to revolutionize our country.
Congresswomen Susan W. Brooks (R-IN) and Anna Eshoo (D-CA) have introduced H.R. 5700, the National Non-Emergency Mobile Number Act, a bipartisan bill which directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to facilitate the creation of a unified wireless number for critical non-emergency situations on our nation’s highways.
U.S. Rep. Susan W. Brooks (R-IN) has proposed a bipartisan bill that would establish one nationwide number mobile users could call with serious safety assistance requests that didn’t require crisis responses.
The National Non-Emergency Mobile Number Act, H.R. 5700, which Rep. Brooks introduced on May 8 with U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA), would direct the Federal Communications Commission to designate a national dialing short code for mobile voice users to reach public safety personnel in critical, but non-emergency circumstances, according to a congressional record summary.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswomen Susan W. Brooks (R-IN) and Anna Eshoo (D-CA) introduced H.R. 5700, the National Non-Emergency Mobile Number Act, a bipartisan bill which directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to facilitate the creation of a unified wireless number for critical non-emergency situations on our nation’s highways.