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For 25 years building the most prominent platforms for technology policy engagement: Congressional App Challenge, State of the Net Conference, Congressional Internet Caucus Academy, Internet Law & Policy Foundry, Decentralized Future Council.
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We're excited to announce our first keynote speakers for #SOTN2026! Join us to hear from @ArielleRoth and @agomezfcc.bsky.social
Register today to join us in person or online: sotn2026.eventbrite.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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⚡ We're excited to announce the first round of Lightning Talk speakers at SOTN '26! Take a look at our speakers, and what topics they'll dive into here: www.stateofthenet.org/lightning-ta...
December 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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🔋 Inside Tuesday’s AI–Energy Congressional Briefing: With data centers, AI energy needs, and affordability in the headlines, our AI Energy experts laid out the key issues.➡️
📺 Watch youtu.be/Pe3LhB6yQTw
📝 Read www.netcaucus.org/wp-content/u...
🎧 Listen netcaucus.org/listen/
December 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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🔋 Interested in AI & energy. We're briefing Congress on "The Future of AI: Securing Energy for Innovation" on Tuesday at 12 pm. Watch live or join us in Rayburn. RSVP luma.com/g085y0ln
📅 Tues. Dec. 9
⏰ 12 pm
📍 Rayburn House Office Building
📺 bit.ly/aienergyinno...
December 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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State of the Net is coming — and Early Bird tickets are live until Dec 19! If you’re joining us Feb 9, 2026, now’s the time to lock in the lowest price.

🎟️ Register now before prices jump #SOTN2026
www.eventbrite.com/e/state-of-t...
November 20, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Got something to say? 🌟 Send in your lightning talk proposals by December 1st for a chance to deliver a talk at #SOTN2026. See FAQs for details. www.stateofthenet.org/sotn-26/ligh...
October 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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🚨 Early Bird registration is now open for the 22nd annual State of the Net.

Mark your calendars for February 9th, 2026, and save your spot while early bird prices are in effect:
eventbrite.com/e/state-of-t...
October 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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If you missed it C-SPAN covered our panel "Rethinking The FCC’s Video Regulations In The Age Of Streaming."
We've posted the video, audio, and transcript.
📺 youtu.be/LUV6LqD_HjU
📝 netcaucus.org/wp-content/u...
🔈https://netcaucus.org/listen/
#FCCVideo #Streaming
June 18, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Daniel Cochrane from the Heritage Foundation argues the FTC’s inquiry is about protecting everyday Americans, and pushing for transparency and due process in content moderation. #FTC #OnlineSpeech
Full video/audio here 👇 5/
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April 30, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Why does Section 230 matter for free speech? Jenna Leventoff from @aclu.org breaks it down—and explains why the ACLU sees it as a cornerstone of online expression. #Section230 #OnlineSpeech
Full video/audio here 👇 4/
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April 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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@lehogg.bsky.social unpacks concerns around user empowerment, competition, and the push for regulation—from the FTC to KOSA and COPPA 2.0. #OnlineSafety #OnlineSpeech
Full video/audio here 👇 3/
www.netcaucus.org/event/online...
April 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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How did Section 230 come to be—and why does it still matter? Chris Marchese from @netchoice.bsky.social explores its origins and lasting impact on online speech. #Section230 #OnlineSpeech
Full video/audio here 👇 2/
www.netcaucus.org/event/online...
April 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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🚨 THREAD: What does is mean to preserve online expression in the digital age? Here are 4 key takeaways from our Hill Briefing, “The Future of Online Expression In The Trump Era: Freedom vs Regulation” #OnlineSpeech
Full video/audio here 👇 1/
www.netcaucus.org/event/online...
April 30, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Join us: The Future of Online Expression In The Trump Era: Freedom vs Regulation" lunch with @ashkhen.bsky.social, Jenna Leventoff @aclu.org, Chris Marchese @netchoice.bsky.social, @lehogg.bsky.social
@fai.bsky.social.
📅 Wed, April 23
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Rayburn Building & Online
✉️ RSVP lu.ma/o51ptz6j
April 10, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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The new co-chairs of the Congressional App Challenge in the House for the 119th Congress. Rep. Brett Guthrie and @repkimschrier.bsky.social, appointed by the Internet Caucus co-chairs Rep. Michael McCaul and @rephaleystevens.bsky.social www.congressionalappchallenge.us/congressiona...
April 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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ICYMI Video & transcript from: Future of Kids Online Safety event is up.
📺 youtu.be/WpOIE_LH7to?...
📄 otter.ai/u/eQoNCMZyzy... Thurs.
Speakers: Ash Johnson @itif.org, Andrew Zach @famonlinesafety.bsky.social, Maureen Flatley, Common Sense Media, Miranda Nazarro @thehill.com
March 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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📺 Watch Live: Future of Kids Online Safety. Congressional Internet Caucus congressional briefing. bit.ly/onlinesafety...
📅 Thurs. March 13, 2025
⏰ 12 PM ET
Speakers: Ash Johnson @itif.org, Andrew Zach @famonlinesafety.bsky.social, Maureen Flatley, Common Sense Media, Miranda Nazarro @thehill.com.
March 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Rep. Michael McCaul has appointed @rephaleystevens.bsky.social to succeed frm. Rep. Anna Eshoo as co-chair of the Congressional Internet Caucus. We look forward to working with her.
February 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM