From: kwe@cerf.net (Kent W. England)
Date: Thu, 21 Jul 94 23:14:53 PDT
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>[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,
>
>please contact vtw@panix.com so they can be added to this list.
>
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>WWW URL:                Be patient; we're working on it. :-)
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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@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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