>[updated July 18, 1994 shabbir]
>
>[HR 3937 COMES TO THE FLOOR WEDNESDAY JULY 20TH; YOUR ACTION NEEDED]
>[PLEASE CHECK THE "WHAT YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW" SECTION!]
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>Table of contents:
> Introduction & Alert
> Status of the bill
> What you can do right now
> List of legislators supporting HR 3937 (formerly HR 3627)
> List of legislators wavering on HR 3937 (formerly HR 3627)
> List of legislators opposing HR 3937 (formerly HR 3627)
> What is the Cantwell bill?
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>INTRODUCTION
>
>Voters Telecomm Watch keeps scorecards on legislators' positions on
>legislation that affects telecommunications and civil liberties.
>If you have updates to a legislator's positions, from either:
>
> -public testimony,
> -reply letters from the legislator,
> -stated positions from their office,
>
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>
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>STATUS OF THE BILL (updated 7/18/94)
>
>The Cantwell bill HR3627, that allows for fewer restrictions on exports
>of cryptography, was rolled into the General Export Administration Act
>HR 3937. The House Foreign Affairs Committee passed the full strength
>version out of committee after open, public hearings. The House
>Intelligence Committee took the bill and gutted it after a day of
>closed, secret hearings. The gutted version will come to the House
>floor on Wednesday July 20th.
>
>A amendment that reinstates Rep. Maria Cantwell's cryptography export
>provisions WILL be offered. It is crucial that you ensure that your
>representative knows that you support ONLY the amended version of this
>bill.
>
>This may be the last thing you can do for the cryptographic export
>legislation. Take the time to make a call!
>
>Schedule/Chronology of the bill
>Jul 20, 94 HR3937 comes to House floor; a "good" amendement will be offered
> [YOUR ACTION IS NEEDED TO PASS THIS]
>Jul 11, 94 House Rules Committee marks HR3937 "open"; allowing amendments
>Jun 30, 94 [*** vote postponed, perhaps till the week of 7/11/94]
> House Rules Comm. decides whether to allow amendments
> on the bill when it reaches the House floor
>Jun 14, 94 Gutted by the House Select Committee on Intelligence
>May 20, 94 Referred to the House Select Committee on Intelligence
>May 18, 94 Passed out of the House Foreign Affairs Committee on May 18
> attached to HR 3937, the General Export Administration Act
>Dec 6, 93 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Policy, Trade and
>Nov 22, 93 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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>WHAT YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW
>
>Estimated time to do this good deed: Six minutes
>
>Your legislator needs to know that you want them to support HR3937
>but only with an amendment including Rep. Maria Cantwell's cryptography
>export provisions.
>
>If you wish to fax a letter instead of calling, that's fine too.
>
>If you don't know who your representative is, call:
>
> -The League of Women Voters in your area, or
> -Any representative from your state. They will tell you which
> is yours.
>
>You can obtain a complete copy of all representatives by:
> -checking the VTW gopher site:
>
> URL:gopher://gopher.panix.com:70/1/1/vtw
> (check under Congress)
>
> -or by dropping a note to vtw(a)panix.com
>
>[Our directory is a bit out of date. Please check all fax numbers before
>sending. People volunteering to obtain a new directory for us are
>welcome to help out.]
>
>Feel free to use the following sample communique:
>
> The Honorable ____________
> address
> Washington DC, 20515
>
> Dear Congressman or Congresswoman,
>
> On Wed. July 20th, HR 3937 (General Export Administration Act)
> comes to the floor. Please support HR3937 but only with an
> amendment including Rep. Maria Cantwell's cryptography export
> provisions. These provisions are crucial to the development of
> privacy-enhancing technology as the competitiveness of the
> American cryptographic industry.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> _________________________________
>
>
>A shorter telephone sample communique might be:
>
> Dear Congressman or Congresswoman,
>
> Please support HR3937 but only with an amendment including
> Rep. Maria Cantwell's cryptography export provisions.
>
> Thank you.
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>LIST OF LEGISLATORS SUPPORTING CRYPTOGRAPHY EXPORT LEGISLATION
>
>The following legislators have formally registered support for
>cryptography export legislation. Call them with your cheers.
>
>All addresses are Washington, D.C. 20515
>
> Dist ST Name, Address, and Party Phone Fax
> ==== == ======================== ============== ==============
> 1 WA Cantwell, Maria (D) 1-202-225-6311 1-202-225-2286
> 1520 LHOB
> HR 3627's sponsor; thank her for her work!
>
> 16 IL Manzullo, Donald (R) 1-202-225-5676 1-202-225-5284
> 506 Cannon
> Cosponsored HR 3627 on 11/22/93
>
> 3 UT Orton, William H. (D) 1-202-225-7751 1-202-226-1223
> 1122 LHOB
> Cosponsored HR 3627 on 03/22/94
>
> 3 OR Wyden, Ronald (D) 1-202-225-4811 1-202-225-8941
> 1111 LHOB
> Cosponsored HR 3627 on 03/22/94
>
> 16 CA Edwards, Donald (D) 1-202-225-3072 1-202-225-9460
> 2307 RHOB
> Cosponsored HR 3627 on 03/22/94
>
> 19 OH Fingerhut, Eric D. (D) 1-202-225-5731 1-202-225-9114
> 431 Cannon
> Cosponsored HR 3627 on 03/22/94
>
> 4 MA Frank, Barney (D) 1-202-225-5931 1-202-225-0182
> 2404 RHOB
> Cosponsored HR 3627 on 03/22/94
>
> 2 UT Shepherd, Karen (D) 1-202-225-3011 1-202-226-0354
> 414 Cannon
> Cosponsored HR 3627 on 03/22/94
>
> 3 WA Unsoeld, Jolene (D) 1-202-225-3536 1-202-225-9095
> 1527 LHOB
> Cosponsored HR 3627 on 03/22/94
>
> 19 FL Johnston II, Harry (D) 1-202-225-3001 1-202-225-8791
> 204 Cannon
> Cosponsored HR 3627 on 03/22/94
>
> 9 WA Kreidler, Mike (D) 1-202-225-8901 1-202-226-2361
> 1535 LHOB
> Cosponsored HR 3627 on 03/22/94
>
> 4 WA Inslee, Jay (D) 1-202-225-5816 1-202-226-1137
> 1431 LHOB
> Cosponsored HR 3627 on 03/22/94
>
> 7 WA McDermott, James A. (D) 1-202-225-3106 1-202-225-9212
> 1707 LHOB
> Cosponsored HR 3627 on 03/22/94
>
> 8 IN McCloskey, Frank (D) 1-202-225-4636 1-202-225-4688
> 306 Cannon
> Cosponsored HR 3627 on 03/22/94
>
> 14 CA Eshoo, Anna G. (D) 1-202-225-8104 1-202-225-8890
> 1505 LHOB
> Cosponsored HR 3627 on 03/22/94
>
> 10 NC Ballenger, Thomas C. (R) 1-202-225-2576 1-202-225-0316
> 2238 RHOB
> Cosponsored HR 3627 on 05/04/94
>
> 2 WA Swift, Al (D) 1-202-225-2605 1-202-225-2608
> 1502 LHOB
> Cosponsored HR 3627 on 05/04/94
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>LIST OF LEGISLATORS WAVERING ON CRYPTOGRAPHY EXPORT LEGISLATION
>[Feel free to use the sample communique at the end of the FAQ when calling
> or writing a legislator.]
>
> 26 NY Hinchey, Maurice D. (D) 1-202-225-6335 1-202-226-0774
> 1313 LHOB
> Recently told a constituent that he is taking the Cantwell bill
> under consideration, but has "national security concerns" about
> allowing encryption to be exported outside the United States.
>
> 1 IA Leach, James (R) 1-202-225-6576 1-202-226-1278
> 2186 RHOB
> Has yet to answer a constituent letter with a stated position.
>
> 13 NY Molinari, Susan (D) 1-202-225-3371 1-202-226-1272
> 123 Cannon
> Has yet to answer a constituent letter with a stated position.
> (has taken inordinately long)
>
> 8 NY Nadler, Jerrold (D) 1-202-225-5635 1-202-225-6923
> 424 Cannon
> Met with lobbying constituent in April '94; no position taken yet
>
> 25 CA McKeon, Howard P. (R) 1-202-225-1956 1-202-226-0683
> 307 Cannon
> Responded to a constituent with a "non-position", May '94
> Had a favorable meeting with a constituent and a VTW volunteer
> in May '94.
>
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>LIST OF LEGISLATORS OPPOSING CRYPTOGRAPHY EXPORT LEGISLATION
>[Feel free to use the sample communique at the end of the FAQ when calling
> or writing a legislator.]
>
> Dist ST Name, Address, and Party Phone Fax
> ==== == ======================== ============== ==============
> 5 AL Cramer Jr, Robert E. (D) 1-202-225-4801 1-202-225-4392
> 1318 LHOB
>
> FAILED Cryptography exports:
> Voted to kill Rep. Cantwell's export provisions in the
> House Intelligence Committee on 6/15/94.
>
> 8 CA Pelosi, Nancy (D) 1-202-225-4965 1-202-225-8259
> 240 Cannon
>
> FAILED Cryptography exports:
> Voted to kill Rep. Cantwell's export provisions in the
> House Intelligence Committee on 6/15/94.
>
> 32 CA Dixon, Julian C. (D) 1-202-225-7084 1-202-225-4091
> 2400 RHOB
>
> FAILED Cryptography exports:
> Voted to kill Rep. Cantwell's export provisions in the
> House Intelligence Committee on 6/15/94.
>
> 40 CA Lewis, Jerry (R) 1-202-225-5861 1-202-225-6498
> 2312 RHOB
>
> FAILED Cryptography exports:
> Voted to kill Rep. Cantwell's export provisions in the
> House Intelligence Committee on 6/15/94.
>
> 46 CA Dornan, Robert K. (R) 1-202-225-2965 no reliable fax
> 2402 RHOB
>
> FAILED Cryptography exports:
> Voted to kill Rep. Cantwell's export provisions in the
> House Intelligence Committee on 6/15/94.
>
> 2 CO Skaggs, David E. (D) 1-202-225-2161 1-202-225-9127
> 1124 LHOB
>
> FAILED Cryptography exports:
> Voted to kill Rep. Cantwell's export provisions in the
> House Intelligence Committee on 6/15/94.
>
> 10 FL Young, C. W. (R) 1-202-225-5961 1-202-225-9764
> 2407 RHOB
>
> FAILED Cryptography exports:
> Voted to kill Rep. Cantwell's export provisions in the
> House Intelligence Committee on 6/15/94.
>
> 4 KS Glickman, Daniel (D) 1-202-225-6216 1-202-225-5398
> 2371 RHOB
>
> FAILED Cryptography exports:
> Voted to kill Rep. Cantwell's export provisions in the
> House Intelligence Committee on 6/15/94.
>
> 1 NE Bereuter, Douglas (R) 1-202-225-4806 1-202-226-1148
> 2348 RHOB
>
> FAILED Cryptography exports:
> Voted to kill Rep. Cantwell's export provisions in the
> House Intelligence Committee on 6/15/94.
>
> 9 NJ Torricelli, Robert (D) 1-202-224-5061 1-202-225-0843
> 2159 RHOB
>
> FAILED Cryptography exports:
> Voted to kill Rep. Cantwell's export provisions in the
> House Intelligence Committee on 6/15/94.
>
> 3 NM Richardson, William (D) 1-202-225-6190 no reliable fax
> 2349 RHOB
>
> FAILED Cryptography exports:
> Voted to kill Rep. Cantwell's export provisions in the
> House Intelligence Committee on 6/15/94.
>
> 1 NV Bilbray, James H. (D) 1-202-225-5965 1-202-225-8808
> 2431 RHOB
>
> FAILED Cryptography exports:
> Voted to kill Rep. Cantwell's export provisions in the
> House Intelligence Committee on 6/15/94.
>
> 17 PA Gekas, George W. (R) 1-202-225-4315 1-202-225-8440
> 2410 RHOB
>
> FAILED Cryptography exports:
> Voted to kill Rep. Cantwell's export provisions in the
> House Intelligence Committee on 6/15/94.
>
> 2 RI Reed, John F. (D) 1-202-225-2735 1-202-225-9580
> 1510 LHOB
>
> FAILED Cryptography exports:
> Voted to kill Rep. Cantwell's export provisions in the
> House Intelligence Committee on 6/15/94.
>
> 14 TX Laughlin, Gregory H. (D) 1-202-225-2831 1-202-225-1108
> 236 Cannon
>
> FAILED Cryptography exports:
> Voted to kill Rep. Cantwell's export provisions in the
> House Intelligence Committee on 6/15/94.
>
> 16 TX Coleman, Ronald D. (D) 1-202-225-4831 None
> 440 Cannon
>
> FAILED Cryptography exports:
> Voted to kill Rep. Cantwell's export provisions in the
> House Intelligence Committee on 6/15/94.
>
> 19 TX Combest, Larry (R) 1-202-225-4005 1-202-225-9615
> 1511 LHOB
>
> FAILED Cryptography exports:
> Voted to kill Rep. Cantwell's export provisions in the
> House Intelligence Committee on 6/15/94.
>
> 1 UT Hansen, James V. (R) 1-202-225-0453 1-202-225-5857
> 2466 RHOB
>
> FAILED Cryptography exports:
> Voted to kill Rep. Cantwell's export provisions in the
> House Intelligence Committee on 6/15/94.
>
> 6 WA Dicks, Norman D. (D) 1-202-225-5916 1-202-226-1176
> 2467 RHOB
>
> FAILED Cryptography exports:
> Voted to kill Rep. Cantwell's export provisions in the
> House Intelligence Committee on 6/15/94.
>
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>What is the Cantwell bill?
>
>The Cantwell bill would permit companies to export products with
>encryption technology in them. US companies are currently
>not permitted to export products (hardware or software) with this
>technology in them.
>
>
>What is encryption technology?
>
>Encryption technology, or cryptography, is the art of scrambling
>a conversation so that only the people communicating can decode
>it. Other people (such as eavesdroppers) cannot learn about
>the conversation.
>
>
>Where is cryptography being used?
>
>Cryptography is used to encrypt electronic mail to protect its confidentiality
>in transit. It's used by bank automatic teller machines to protect
>sensitive data (such as your account number, your Personal Identification
>Number, and your bank balance). It can be implemented into software
>(such as electronic mail programs and word processors) as well as hardware
>(such as telephones and "walkie-talkies") to ensure your privacy.
>
>
>Why is there a restriction on exporting products with technology
>in them?
>
>For many years the United States poured vast sums of money into
>cryptography. The US government thought that if they did not let this
>technology be exported, foreign individuals would not be able to obtain
>it and use it against us (by keeping US intelligence agencies from
>eavesdropping on their communications)
>
>Today, many companies selling cryptographic technology are producing
>their products for the global market. A recent Software Publishers'
>Association Report (available from the VTW gopher) identified over 200
>non-US companies producing cryptographic technology in the global
>marketplace. You can buy the same, high-quality cryptographic
>technology from many international firms despite the US export
>regulations. Although the marketplace has changed, the regulations
>have not.
>
>
>Why should the regulations be changed?
>
>US companies compete in a global marketplace. Because of the export
>regulations, they often compete alongside products with superior
>cryptographic capabilities built into them.
>
>The result is that US companies build their products with
>an inferior encryption technology. The result of this is that
>you, as an American consumer, have great difficulty obtaining
>products with strong encryption in them.
>
>Because US products cannot compete against products with better
>privacy features, and because the laws are outdated, the regulations
>should be changed. The Cantwell bill fixes these regulations to more
>accurately resemble the current situation of the world marketplace.
>
>
>How can I help encourage more privacy-enhanced products and
>pass the Cantwell bill?
>
>Call or write your representative and ask them to support or cosponsor
>Rep. Cantwell's export provisions (formerly HR 3627) in the General
>Export Administration Act, HR 3937. You can base your letter on the
>sample communication below.
>
>
>SAMPLE LETTER OR PHONE CALL
>
>The Honorable ____________
>address
>Washington DC, 20515
>
>Dear Congressman or Congresswoman,
>
>As a citizen concerned for my privacy, as well as a supporter of
>American business, I urge you to cosponsor the Rep. Cantwell's
>cryptographic export provisions (formerly HR 3627) in the General
>Export Administration Act, HR 3937.
>
>The bill would allow US companies to produce and export products with
>cryptographic privacy-enhancing technology in them. These products
>are already available from firms throughout the world. US companies
>lose nearly $100 million per year in exports to them.
>
>By encouraging this industry, ordinary citizens like you and me would
>be able to purchase products with better privacy features.
>
>Please support or co-sponsor HR 3937.
>
>Sincerely,
>
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