Kim Schrier on Technology

Provide FEMA resources needed for earthquake preparedness

Kim Schrier: Living in the Pacific Northwest in a district that includes Mt. Rainier, we are incredibly privileged to be surrounded by the natural beauty of our region, but also acutely aware of the power of nature and the need to be prepared especially for a large earthquake. I support legislation like the Pacific Northwest Earthquake Preparedness Act that provides FEMA with the resources needed to develop an emergency plan following large-scale earthquakes, along with the creation of a Presidential Task Force on earthquake and tsunami preparedness. We should also be including earthquake preparedness measures in any and all infrastructure and highway funding packages to ensure that our roads and infrastructure is able to withstand large earthquakes when they happen.

Sponsored bill for net neutrality for open internet.

Summary by Vox.com: The US House of Representatives just�passed a bill to bring Obama-era net neutrality rules back to the internet. This time, they want to make these regulations law so the Federal Communications Commission can�t overturn them easily. President Trump has said he will veto the bill should it make it to his desk. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called the bill "dead on arrival in the Senate".

Statement in support by Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA-16): "The internet has a profound impact on America's economy and the social fabric of our nation. It is an important tool to connect individuals to each other and businesses with consumers, said Costa. "Ensuring a free and open internet, with equal access to all, is essential if we are to preserve the American dream."

Statement in opposition by Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC-8): "If this legislation became law, the Internet would be slower, more expensive, less free and controlled by Washington," said Rep. Hudson. "This would hurt our rural communities the most. I'll continue to work to keep the Internet free from government intervention and open."

Statement in opposition by Rep. Don Bacon (R-NC-8): "Previous regulations led to additional expenses for 80% of providers in rural areas leading to delayed or reduced network expansion and services," said Rep. Bacon. "This bill would also lay the groundwork for the government for eventually taxing the internet." The internet is now operating under the same regulations that governed, and facilitated its expansive growth, from the mid 1990's until 2015. Some Democrats predicted that the return of those regulations would lead to limited access of the internet. None of those scenarios came true.

Legislative outcome: Bill passed House 232-190-10 on April 10, 2019, rollcall #167. [The 116th Congress terminated with no Senate action on this bill].

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