Re: Encryption Law (from Edupage)

Craig T. Fifer (cfifer@pen.k12.va.us)
Tue, 12 Mar 1996 14:20:58 EST

Maurizio Oliva (Maurizio Oliva ) writes:
> | COMPROMISE BILLS ON DATA ENCRYPTION
> | Legislation has been introduced in both the House and Senate to permit the
> | export of data encryption hardware and software if similar technology is
> | available from foreign suppliers. The bills affirm the right of U.S.
> | citizens to use any type of encryption equipment domestically, and prohibit
> | the mandatory use of special keys that would allow law enforcement officials
> | access to encrypted messages. In addition, the legislation would make it a
> | crime to use encryption technology in the commission of a crime. (New York
> | Times 4 Mar 96 C6)
>
> Does anybody know bill number, who the sponsors are and their phone/FAX
> numbers? I would like to call to support the bill.

Maurizio-

In the House, the bill is HR3011, the Security and Freedom
Through Encryption (SAFE) Act. It was introduced by my
Congressman, Bob Goodlatte, from Roanoke, Virginia. His phone
number is 202-225-5431,and his e-mail address is
talk2bob@hr.house.gov.

In the Senate, the bill is S1587, the Encrypted Communications
Privacy Act of 1996. It was introduced by Senator Patrick
Leahy, from Vermont. His phone number is 202-224-4242, and his
e-mail address is senator_leahy@leahy.senate.gov.

Rep. Goodlatte is a solid Republican, and Sen. Leahy is a solid
Democrat. They have teamed up to offer this bipartisan effort.

But you don't need me for this info -- just go to
http://thomas.loc.gov!

Hope this helps!

-Craig

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