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Policy Education

The LGBT Technology Partnership brings together cutting edge tech companies, nonprofit organizations, policy makers, scholars and innovators to improve access, increase inclusion, ensure safety and empower entrepreneurship for LGBT communities around technology.

Statements and FCC Filings

Current Population Survey (CPS) Basic Demographic Items

3/22/21

LGBT Tech advocates adding SOGI data to CPS demographic collection so that service organizations, policymakers, and others trying to serve the LGBTQ+ community can accurately represent and meet the needs of our community.

EBB Program, the LGBTQ+ Community & Connected Devices

2/25/21

LGBT Tech underscored the importance of including smartphones as one of the choices outlined under “connected devices” in the EBB program.

EBB Program, the LGBTQ+ Community & Connected Devices

2/25/21

LGBT Tech underscored the importance of including smartphones as one of the choices outlined under “connected devices” in the EBB program.

Petitions for Emergency Relief to Allow the Use Of E-Rate Funds to Support Remote Learning During The COVID-19 Pandemic

2/16/21

LGBT Tech Files Comments on Petitions for Emergency Relief to Allow the Use Of E-Rate Funds to Support Remote Learning During The COVID-19 Pandemic, WC Docket No. 21-31

Petitions for Emergency Relief to Allow the Use Of E-Rate Funds to Support Remote Learning During The COVID-19 Pandemic

2/16/21

LGBT Tech Files Comments on Petitions for Emergency Relief to Allow the Use Of E-Rate Funds to Support Remote Learning During The COVID-19 Pandemic, WC Docket No. 21-31

LGBT Tech Files Comments in the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund Assistance

2/16/21

LGBT Tech submits comments in response to the implementation of the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB Program or the Program)

LGBT Tech Files Comments in the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund Assistance

2/16/21

LGBT Tech submits comments in response to the implementation of the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB Program or the Program)

Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel Final Ex Parte Notice

1/27/21

LGBT Tech and other organizations met with Acting Chairwoman Rosenworcel and her staff to discuss the Emergency Broadband Benefit, Lifeline, broadband affordability and reliability, and other topics.

RE: Rates for Interstate Inmate Calling Services, WC Docket No. 12-375: Reply Comments of the Inmate Telephone Rate Control Supporters

1/15/21

LGBT Tech joins MMTC and 18 other organizations in urging the FCC to regulate prison telephone rates for inmates and the people they contact.

EARN IT Act Coalition Letter

9/9/20

LGBT Tech signs on to the ACLU's coalition letter condemning the EARN IT Act for the impact it would have on LGBTQ+ content, sex education materials, and sex workers ability to survive.

REQUEST TO EXTEND THE COVID-19 LIFELINE WAIVERS, RESTORE LIFELINE VOICE SUPPORT AND FREEZE LIFELINE MINIMUM STANDARDS

8/9/20

LGBT Tech joins the Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council and multiple other groups in urging the FCC to expand assistance to low-income individuals through the Lifeline program.

Momentum Builds for Markey-Merkley-Jayapal-Pressley Legislation to Ban Government Use of Facial Recognition, Other Biometric Technologies

7/23/20

LGBT Tech supports the "Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act" as necessary to protecting minorities like the LGBTQ+ community and communities of color.

Internet Society Open Letter Against Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act

7/7/20

LGBT Tech is proud to join the Global Encryption Coalition along with over 80 experts and organizations in condemning the Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act.

ACLU Coalition Letter Calling for a Moratorium on Face Recognition

7/1/20

LGBT Tech is proud to join the ACLU and 60 other organizations in urging Congress to take action against facial recognition's use.


Demographic Data Sign On Letter to Congressional Leaders

5/4/20

LGBT Tech joins the APIAHF and other organizations in urging the U.S. government to record more accurate COVID-19 demographic data.

In the Matter of Restoring Internet Freedom, WC Docket No. 17-108 / In the Matter of Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization, WCB Docket No. 11-42

4/17/20

LGBT Tech joins 27 organizations in applauding the FCC for their Lifeline program and urging the FCC to expand lifeline even further.

Re: Implementation of the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2018 WC Docket No. 18-336, CC Docket No. 92-105

2/14/20

LGBT Tech submits initial comments to the FCC's Implementation of the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2018, which would include changing the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's to 988 as well as providing and expanding LGBTQ+ informed crisis support through the Lifeline's services.

Implementation of Section 621(a)(1) of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 as Amended by the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992

4/25/19

LGBT Tech joins 16 other organizations in urging the FCC to reaffirm existing rules that prevent states and localities from charging duplicative fees and taxes, which serve to increase the cost of broadband internet access for consumers.

Reply Comments of the EEO Supporters

4/4/19

EEO data should be available to Commission staff as part of an investigation of whether a licensee engaged
in race or gender discrimination in recruitment. EEO Supporters also urge the FCC to require licensee certifications that job postings preceded hiring decisions.

Support for federal privacy law (Senate)

3/28/19

LGBT Tech supports a comprehensive federal privacy law that establishes a consistent framework across the country and applies technology-neutral protections across the Internet ecosystem

Support for federal privacy law (House of Representatives)

3/28/19

LGBT Tech supports a comprehensive federal privacy law that establishes a consistent framework across the country and applies technology-neutral protections across the Internet ecosystem

DC Public Space Committee re: 5G

3/15/19

Development and deployment of 5G will remove barriers for the LGBTQ community.

Support for Maryland SB 937

2/25/19

Passage of MD SB 937 would have a positive impact on the LGBT community.

Support for Maryland HB 654

2/19/19

Passage of MD HB 654 would have a positive impact on the LGBT community.

Support for Maryland HB 654

2/19/19

Passage of MD HB 654 would have a positive impact on the LGBT community.

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