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Regulations & Compliance CORCA heads to Senate amid heated cargo theft data debate
The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) passed the House 348-60 and awaits Senate action. Supporters and critics debate whether cargo theft data justifies expanding federal role. The bill would create an Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crime Coordination Center within Homeland Security Investigations.
Technology Senators Cruz and Wyden Introduce Bipartisan JAWBONE Act to Curb Government Cens
Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) have introduced the Justice Against Weaponized Bureaucratic Overreach to Networked Expression (JAWBONE) Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at holding the government accountable for censorship and First Amendment violations. The bill would create a cause of action against any government agency or employee for jawboning, and allow plaintiffs to seek monetary damages. Despite bipartisanship, Cruz and Wyden clashed over which administration is more guilty of censorship.
Business Alex Vindman Eyes Senate Seat Amid Political Challenges
Alex Vindman, a key figure in Trump's impeachment trial, is running for the US Senate in Florida. Despite challenges, he aims to address issues like affordability and corruption.
Logistics Businesses Push Senate on Cargo Theft Legislation
A coalition of over 200 companies is urging the U.S. Senate to pass the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act to address cargo theft. This legislation aims to improve coordination between law enforcement and private sectors to tackle organized theft operations.