Lawmakers Propose Federal Grants to Boost Secure Digital IDs Feb 3, 2026 | 1:49 pm A bipartisan pair of representatives are proposing a federal identity fraud prevention innovation grant program for states to modernize their identity systems and create secure digital IDs. […]
Quantum Tech Readies for Devices, Deployment, Trump Official Says Jul 18, 2025 | 3:19 pm The next wave of Federal quantum funding will be focused on the deployment of quantum technologies, a top Trump administration official disclosed on Thursday, saying the administration already has plans underway to reach that deployment stage. […]
Congress Warms to Digital IDs as Fraud, Privacy Concerns Grow Mar 10, 2025 | 10:25 am Despite political and technical hurdles, Congress is warming up to the idea of digital identity technologies, Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., said on March 5 as he shared his long-held vision for the future of identity verification. […]
Congressmen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Quantum Infrastructure Sep 22, 2020 | 11:37 am On Sept. 16, Reps. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., and Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced bipartisan legislation to advance quantum technology through the Quantum Network Infrastructure Act of 2020. […]
Bipartisan House Bill Aims to Improve Digital Identity Infrastructure Sep 15, 2020 | 3:01 pm Reps. Bill Foster, D-Ill., John Katko, R-N.Y., Jim Langevin, D-R.I. and Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga. on Sept. 11 introduced legislation to improve the nation’s digital identity infrastructure. […]
Congressional Task Force on Digital Citizenship Created May 1, 2020 | 3:51 pm Eight representatives founded the Congressional Task Force on Digital Citizenship on Thursday in order to create policies to promote technology’s responsible use. […]
Back to the Future to the Future–Hill Wants Hip on New Tech Apr 27, 2018 | 3:24 pm Reps. Bill Foster, D-Ill., and Mark Takano, D-Calif., deserve a big thumbs up for introducing legislation on Thursday to reopen the Office of Technology Assessment–OTA. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., will lead the charge in the Senate. […]