CCIA will testify before Hawaii lawmakers today opposing SB 2761 and HB 2500, warning that the bills threaten free expression, user privacy, and the state’s innovation economy. A sweeping social media ban for teens and overly broad AI mandates risk restricting lawful access to information, increasing data collection, and imposing costly compliance burdens, particularly for startups and small businesses. https://ccianet.org/news/2026/02/ccia-to-testify-against-hawaii-tech-bills-raising-free-speech-privacy-and-innovation-concerns/

CCIA opposes Texas’s attempt to undo a federal court order preventing app store law SB2420 from becoming effective. This law was found likely to infringe Free Speech in several ways. The injunction is crucial for preserving the First Amendment rights of app stores, developers, parents, and young users. https://ccianet.org/news/2026/02/ccia-asks-court-to-continue-blocking-texas-unconstitutional-app-store-law/

Next week will mark the 30th anniversary of #Section230, the 26 words that protect everyday internet speech, enable content moderation, and make it possible for new websites to exist at all. Stay tuned to this feed as we take a closer look at this critical provision that gives online services legal clarity by limiting intermediary liability for third-party speech and conduct.

Satellite telecommunications has grown to be one of the largest sectors in the commercial space economy, providing reliable connectivity to areas that lack traditional broadband infrastructure. An overly complicated regulatory framework is impeding progress in getting rural communities online with the help of satellite connectivity. A new report by CCIA identifies the major barriers to a robust space economy that would benefit all. 🛰️ https://ccianet.org/library/cleared-for-launch-one-sheet/

The latest FAA licensing framework for #space launches is needlessly complex and opaque, and often leads to longer processing times than the framework it replaced. Meanwhile, overly restrictive export controls prevent U.S. companies from working with close allies who are developing their own commercial launch capabilities. Updating regulations to match the pace of the space industry would benefit all. https://ccianet.org/news/2026/02/new-report-identifies-major-barriers-to-launching-a-robust-space-economy/

175 of 176 launches from the U.S. occurred at just 3 federally owned spaceports. Only $1.5M in FAA STIM grants have been approved in the last 30 years. The last STIM grant award was in 2012! CCIA recommends an increase in funding for national spaceport infrastructure to match the rapid growth of the commercial space industry. https://ccianet.org/library/cleared-for-launch-policy-recommendations-for-the-new-era-of-global-connectivity/

A new report from CCIA’s Space & Spectrum Policy Center finds that modernizing outdated space launch policies could unlock the next phase of commercial space growth. CCIA urges increased federal investment in spaceport infrastructure and updated regulations to support spaceport development and launch activities, ensuring U.S. leadership in the rapidly expanding space economy. https://ccianet.org/news/2026/02/new-report-identifies-major-barriers-to-launching-a-robust-space-economy/

Sleep data is an important indicator of overall health. Stanford researchers are uncovering patterns in sleep disorders, proving that technology is a critical partner in diagnosing and treating chronic conditions. https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2026/01/ai-sleep-disease.html

Did you know that Utah SB142 would require all persons who presently hold or wish to hold an account with an app store to submit to a burdensome and invasive age-verification process? If an app store “determines” a user is under 18, the law would bar that user from downloading apps and making in-app purchases unless a parent consents and assumes control of the minor’s account. Read more: https://ccianet.org/news/2026/02/ccia-challenges-unconstitutional-app-store-law-in-utah/

As we’ve written extensively, South Korea has recently passed or proposed several key measures that severely threaten the ability of U.S. digital service suppliers to access the Korean market. We are encouraged that Congress is working to curb these trade impediments which impede innovation domestically and abroad.

See more here in our suggested steps in removing key Korean digital barriers.
https://ccianet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CCIA-South-Koreas-Barriers-to-U.S.-Digital-Service-Suppliers-and-Suggested-Commitments.pdf

The USG is asking important questions about #freetrade compliance and whether Korea is discriminating against U.S. companies. https://www.foxbusiness.com/fox-news-world/congress-targets-south-korean-regulators-over-discriminatory-treatment-us-tech-companies

Utah SB142 erects unconstitutional barriers to the “vast library of online speech,” forcing invasive age checks and state-driven content ratings while restricting minors’ access to lawful apps. CCIA’s lawsuit defends the principle that the government cannot gate speech behind burdensome mandates. https://ccianet.org/library/fact-sheet-ccia-v-brown-d-utah/

CCIA is challenging Utah’s App Store Accountability Act in federal court under the First Amendment. This law would impose sweeping age-verification, parental consent, and compelled speech mandates that threaten privacy and block access to lawful online expression. Read more: https://ccianet.org/news/2026/02/ccia-challenges-unconstitutional-app-store-law-in-utah/

South Carolina’s Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. HB 3431 not only raises significant questions about privacy and data security, it also violates the First Amendment by creating content restrictions on free speech. This is why CCIA requested the governor to veto this bill. Read more: https://ccianet.org/news/2026/01/ccia-asks-south-carolina-governor-to-veto-internet-bill/

Clean water is essential, but ensuring its safety is complex. Researchers at Stevens are using American tech to identify potentially toxic byproducts in the disinfection process, utilizing advanced tech to protect public health.
https://www.stevens.edu/news/disinfecting-drinking-water-produces-potentially-toxic-byproducts-new-ai

India’s draft AI copyright proposal, “One Nation, One License, One Payment,” would impose a centralized, mandatory licensing regime that risks constraining #AI development. CCIA filed comments warning that the approach is legally flawed, economically harmful, and out of step with global best practices that enable #Innovation and competitiveness. Read more: https://ccianet.org/news/2026/02/ccia-files-comments-on-indias-ai-and-copyright-consultation/

Amazon has filed for an extension on its Project Kuiper (Amazon Leo) milestone deadline. The FCC has a long history of granting these waivers to ensure viable competitors can reach the finish line. More players in the LEO space means lower prices and better service for all Americans.

CCIA’s Megan Stokes testified in support of HB 145 but additionally advised for some targeted amendments to more effectively combat deceptive media while remaining consistent with longstanding federal law and preserving critical protections for innovation and security

CCIA’s Tom Mann is testifying to the Virginia Senate Committee on General Laws and Technology our opposition to bills: SB 201, SB 232, SB 237, and SB 796. These proposed bills raise serious constitutional, privacy, and implementation concerns.

CCIA is urging New Mexico lawmakers to rethink SB 53, a privacy bill that departs from frameworks adopted in 20+ states and risks undermining innovation, small businesses, and digital services. While strong privacy protections are essential, policies must also provide clarity and align with proven models. Otherwise, consumers could face fewer features, reduced functionality, and a less competitive digital economy. https://ccianet.org/news/2026/02/ccia-raises-concerns-with-new-mexico-privacy-bill-that-departs-from-national-standards-and-risks-digital-innovation/