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Technology's Progressive Future. Making sure everyone benefits from technology. Not just another business group.

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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 29/09/2026
Cost of living is THE midterm issue. New in our State of Affordability series: how Democrats delivered real housing wins at the federal, state, and local level, and what comes next. progresschamber.org/insights/the...
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The State of Affordability Series: Housing! - Chamber of Progress
We stacked up some wins across the country!
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 28/09/2026
Grocery bills, rent, utilities: this week's Affordability Report breaks down what's really driving costs for families, and why open, competitive markets matter: progresschamber.org/insights/the...
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The Affordability Report: Week of September 28th - Chamber of Progress
As we inch closer to the midterms, all indicators surrounding the economy from inflation and mortgage rates, to even gas prices really seem to be taking a
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 24/09/2026
AM radio mandates are Exhibit A for what's wrong with tech policymaking: solving problems that barely exist, propping up incumbents, and ignoring how people use tech today. New from Gary Winslett: progresschamber.org/insights/man...
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Mandating AM Radio Exemplifies Three of Washington’s Worst Habits - Chamber of Progress
Free for Legislators, Not Free for Consumers
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 24/09/2026
20+ Canadian and European tech groups are urging Canada to amend Bill C-22. The bill could weaken data security and encryption while making Canada a harder place for tech companies to grow. “A backdoor for law enforcement is a backdoor for everyone.” progresschamber.org/resources/co...
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Tech industry to Canada: amend Bill C-22
23 tech companies and organizations tell Canada's ministers that a backdoor for law enforcement is a backdoor for everyone. Amend Bill C-22 before it becomes law.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 23/09/2026
Data centers are becoming a political flashpoint but the choice isn’t between letting them build anywhere and banning them. Spanberger and Sherrill are taking a different approach: clear rules, local input, ratepayer protections, no statewide moratorium. progresschamber.org/insights/spa...
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Spanberger and Sherrill Show 2028ers the Way on Data Centers: - Chamber of Progress
Clear Rules Without a Statewide Ban
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 23/09/2026
Age gates sound simple. Actually enforcing them without collecting IDs, misidentifying teenagers, or creating new privacy risks is anything but.
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EU KIDS Act Age Verification: There's No Free Lunch
The EU KIDS Act's Age Verification Scheme is the least bad way to age-gate social media, but only if the EU gets the details right and doesn't rush it.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 23/09/2026
“Surveillance pricing” sounds simple: stop companies from using your data to charge you more. But some state proposals go much further, restricting personalized discounts too. That difference could determine whether shoppers keep some of the deals they use every day.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 22/09/2026
Janeese Lewis George wants to surprise D.C. The question is what kind of surprise. In a new piece, Tahra Hoops looks at where Lewis George has embraced a more pro-growth approach, and where some big questions remain.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 17/09/2026
New from Gary Winslett. Some of the best healthcare reforms happening in the states have something in common: they remove barriers between patients and qualified providers.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 17/09/2026
Canada is a national leader in AI, infrastructure, and the automotive industry. Self-driving cars are already on the streets in the U.K. and U.S. but haven’t yet made it to Canada. It's a multibillion-dollar opportunity, if Canada takes the right steps.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 16/09/2026
Right now, thousands of small businesses are using AI to lower legal costs, cut compliance costs, and jumpstart their marketing. We should give more people access to AI resources, teach practical AI skills, and give people opportunities to develop AI solutions to real-world problems.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 16/09/2026
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled two new efforts to protect children online and crack down on manipulative designs in digital services today. A leaked draft of the EU Kids Act would extend age-restriction duties well beyond the platforms, like social media.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 16/09/2026
AI's biggest opportunity isn't making the biggest companies more productive, it’s giving small businesses, scientists, and entrepreneurs new capabilities that once required entire teams and massive budgets. Here’s how: progresschamber.org/project/demo...
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The New Age of Builders Playbook - Chamber of Progress
Introduction The promise of artificial intelligence (AI) is not only that it will make today’s largest companies more productive, but that it will also spread capabilities once limited to organization...
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 15/09/2026
The Senate failed to advance the Clarity Act today, leaving the U.S. without clear rules for digital assets after years of bipartisan negotiations. The bill would have strengthened consumer protections, cracked down on bad actors, and given businesses clearer rules.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 15/09/2026
Senate Democrats spent more than a year pushing for changes to the Clarity Act. The bill is better because of it. Now we’re urging them to vote yes on cloture and keep the process moving.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 14/09/2026
What's really driving costs up (or down) this week? Our latest Affordability Report breaks down the policy fights hitting your wallet: progresschamber.org/insights/the...
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The Affordability Report: Week of September 14th: - Chamber of Progress
The news week has been nothing short of new headlines! Today we highlight some new child care programs, and the growing inflation worries that will impact all
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 14/09/2026
Senate Republicans released an updated version of the Clarity Act yesterday. The bill is a strong improvement to previous language and we urge Senate Democrats to support the bill, given its meaningful progress on ethics provisions and consumer protections. progresschamber.org/news/senate-...
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Senate Democrats Should Support New Clarity Bill: - Chamber of Progress
New Language Includes Stronger Ethics Rules and Democratic Priorities
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 11/09/2026
Canada is considering a social media ban for kids under 16, even as evidence from Australia raises questions about whether these bans actually work. Josh Tabish joined AEI’s Explain to Shane to discuss what policymakers should focus on instead to keep kids safer online. www.aei.org/multimedia/h...
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 10/09/2026
America’s competition with China won’t be decided by aircraft carriers alone. It will be decided by who leads in AI, semiconductors, biotech, space, and the technologies that power the next generation of economic and military strength.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 10/09/2026
Maryland’s digital ad tax has now run into a wall of legal problems. For other states considering similar taxes, there are 5 lessons worth paying attention to:
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 10/09/2026
Not every data-driven price is “surveillance pricing.” A personalized discount saves you money. A personalized markup uses your data to charge you more. Policymakers should know the difference and target harmful markups without eliminating discounts. progresschamber.org/project/more...
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How Data Shapes Prices - Chamber of Progress
In the past year, the question of how companies use data and algorithms to set prices has jumped from academic seminars to statehouse hearings and national headlines. That interest has produced a floo...
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 08/09/2026
Democrats and Silicon Valley were once natural allies. That relationship has fractured. In @calmatters.org, Dave Vorland examines what changed and makes the case for a return to a more pro-innovation approach to tech policy.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 08/09/2026
D.C. doesn’t need to wait for another bill to move forward with driverless AV testing. We joined The Innovation Majority in urging Mayor Bowser to direct DDOT to begin issuing permits for rider-only AV testing under authority it already has.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 08/09/2026
The United Kingdom announced legislation today to require phone makers to build new device-level protections preventing children from accessing or sharing nudity.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 08/09/2026
AI copyright lawsuits aren’t just about copyright. They could have big consequences for free speech, too. Our VP of Litigation Kathleen Farley explains why courts should be wary of requiring AI tools to block content before it’s even generated.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 03/09/2026
Sticker shock on school supplies isn't just inflation. New from Chamber of Progress: a look at the real forces pushing back-to-school costs higher and what policy fixes could help. progresschamber.org/insights/why...
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Why Back-to-School Shopping Got Pricey: - Chamber of Progress
JD Vance’s Toaster Boy Economics in Action
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 02/09/2026
If Democrats retake the House, oversight should target Trump, not turn companies into the easy political villain. New analysis on the smarter path forward: progresschamber.org/insights/dem...
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Democrats Should Focus Oversight Strategies on Trump: - Chamber of Progress
Democrats are strategizing about what their agenda should be if they are able to retake the House, or potentially both the House and Senate. Much of this
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 01/09/2026
Every mayor worried about affordability should read this: Asheville built so much housing landlords are now begging for renters. The fix for housing costs is more housing. progresschamber.org/insights/ash...
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Asheville Built So Much Housing That Landlords are Begging: - Chamber of Progress
As readers of this Substack, you are most likely acutely aware that across the country there is a massive shortage of housing units. This had led to increased
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 01/09/2026
California lawmakers declined to advance AB 2564 before the end of the legislative session, stopping a sweeping personalized pricing bill that threatened coupons, loyalty rewards, and other discounts that help Californians save money.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 31/08/2026
Just like fracking split Democrats a decade ago, data centers are shaping up to be the next flashpoint on energy, jobs, and climate. Here's why the party needs a clear-eyed approach: progresschamber.org/insights/dat...
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Data Centers Are Democrats’ New Fracking Test: - Chamber of Progress
Don’t mistake anger and qualms for a ban mandate
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 27/08/2026
Only 34% of Americans believe the American Dream still holds true, and 81% blame the cost of living. New on why affordability, not just elections, has to be the center of our politics. progresschamber.org/insights/the...
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The Cost-of-Living is a Moral Story: - Chamber of Progress
Regenerating the American Dream
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 26/08/2026
States are regulating AI because Congress has failed to act. But if Washington wants states to step back, we need a real federal plan with strong national protections, risk-based rules, verifiable compliance, and clear pathways for responsible innovation.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 26/08/2026
States are regulating AI because Congress hasn't. But AI models operate nationally, and state approaches are increasingly diverging. Our new Federal AI Standard Playbook lays out what Congress needs to build before it preempts.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 25/08/2026
We urged @asmchrisward.bsky.social to further amend AB 2564. The latest changes still risk taking personalized discounts off the table for California shoppers.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 24/08/2026
By taxing the same car twice, North Carolina risks stifling peer‑to‑peer mobility, gig income, and local innovation. Policymakers should fix this loophole to protect families and competition. Full post: progresschamber.org/insights/nor...
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North Carolina Now Taxes the Same Car Twice
North Carolina’s new car-sharing tax makes families pay the Highway Use Tax twice while big rental fleets pay once. The General Assembly can still fix it.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 21/08/2026
Sweeping social media bans are proving much more complicated in practice. Across Europe, policymakers are considering new age-based restrictions on social media. Yet early attempts are running into difficult questions.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 21/08/2026
Banning teens from social media sounds simple until you try to enforce it. VPNs, fake IDs, and porous age checks are already undercutting Europe's bans. Full breakdown: progresschamber.org/insights/eur...
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Europe's Social Media Bans Meet Reality
Age checks, feature bans and enforcement gaps: Europe's push to keep kids off social media is far more complicated than the promises suggest.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 19/08/2026
Data centers are shaping up to be a defining issue in Democratic politics. New from Chamber of Progress: why "solve, don't stall" is the smarter play than reflexive opposition. progresschamber.org/insights/a-b...
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A Better Democratic Answer on Data Centers: Solve, Don’t Stall: - Chamber of Progress
Wisconsin Offers Democrats a Data Center Lesson
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 13/08/2026
California lawmakers declined today to advance AB 412, avoiding a costly new AI copyright compliance and litigation regime that could have imposed billions in costs on taxpayers while making it harder for startups to compete.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 13/08/2026
A major copyright battle over AI training could reshape who gets to build AI and who can access it. In The National Law Review, Adam Eisgrau explains why restricting fair use could raise costs, suppress competition, and widen the knowledge divide. natlawreview.com/article/copy...
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The Copyright Battle That Could Push AI Out of Reach
Restricting fair use for AI training would raise costs, suppress competition, and widen the knowledge divide. For more than two years, opposing armies have been massing and digging in as they prepare ...
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 12/08/2026
New York’s housing debate is changing: building more homes and protecting tenants don’t have to compete. In @vitalcitynyc.bsky.social, Tahra Hoops explains Mamdani’s supply-side housing agenda and whether New York can turn ambitious reforms into apartments. www.vitalcitynyc.org/mamdani-hous...
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Appreciate Mamdani’s Housing Achievement
The mayor has reframed the debate about apartment production in New York.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 04/08/2026
We released a new analysis today finding that California’s AI Copyright Transparency Act (AB 412) could impose billions of dollars in compliance costs on the state, AI developers, and research institutions, while disproportionately burdening smaller companies and startups.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 31/07/2026
The Munich Regional Court ruled today that AI music company Suno infringed copyright by reproducing protected musical works and barred the company from using certain copyrighted songs to train its AI without authorization. The decision is subject to appeal.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 23/07/2026
Gov. @mikiesherrill.bsky.social signed the Fair Price Protection Act today, restricting how businesses use customer data to offer discounts, including personalized coupons & targeted loyalty rewards. Recent state polling found that 70% of New Jerseyans oppose banning these personalized discounts.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 23/07/2026
The European Commission fined Google €890 million today for violating the Digital Markets Act rules on steering and self-preferencing. Despite numerous product changes and ongoing regulatory discussions, the Commission has not given a clear signal on how Google can come into full compliance.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 16/07/2026
The European Commission today finalised decisions under the Digital Markets Act requiring Google to transmit users’ search data without consent, and to provide third-parties unfettered access to app data, messages, location signals, pictures, and microphone use.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 16/07/2026
Americans are paying too much for the basics. Our new Affordability Fix-It List offers Congress 17 practical ideas to expand supply and lower the costs families face every day.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 15/07/2026
The outgoing UK government announced new measures that introduce new defaults for social media for 16- and 17-year-olds, including curfews from midnight to 6:00 am, curbs on autoplay and on personalised content recommendations.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 15/07/2026
We released a new analysis today finding that the rising number of homeless Massachusetts students is placing growing pressure on school transportation budgets.
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Chamber of Progress @progresschamber.org · 15/07/2026
AI is already changing how students learn, complete assignments, and prepare for their careers. The question is not whether students will use it. It is whether schools will teach them to use it safely, critically, and effectively. Our new report: progresschamber.org/project/demo...
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The Future Classroom Playbook | Chamber of Progress
A lesson plan for lawmakers: make AI literacy universal, invest in educators, modernize assessment, and protect students in the age of AI.
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