[Lnc-business] MOTION: Oppose HR 4886 (bill violating the privacy of purchasers of mobile devices)
Caryn Ann Harlos
carynannharlos at gmail.com
Wed Jun 15 19:50:29 EDT 2016
if you are looking for a co-sponsor, you have my support
On Wed, Jun 15, 2016 at 5:47 PM, Starchild <sfdreamer at earthlink.net> wrote:
> A bad bill in Congress just came to my attention which I think it would be
> good for the Libertarian Party to publicly oppose. The legislation,
> introduced by SF-area Democrat representative Jackie Speier* I'm sorry to
> say, would require purchasers of pre-paid mobile devices to give up their
> privacy as follows, plus show government-issued or government-approved ID
> for in person sales:
>
> Prior to the completion of any sale of a pre-paid mobile device or SIM
> card to a purchaser, an authorized reseller shall require the purchaser to
> provide the following information:
>
> (1) The full name of the purchaser.
>
> (2) The complete home address of the purchaser.
>
> (3) The date of birth of the purchaser.
>
> I make the following motion, and ask for seconds:
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------
> MOVED: That the national Libertarian Party go on the record formally
> opposing HR 4886 as an unconstitutional and unjustified assault on
> telecommunications privacy and a further step toward a totalitarian State,
> and that we the members of the LNC urge that this action to be conveyed to
> members of the public via our website LP.org, to those who receive party
> press releases via email, and published in LP News.
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Hat tip to the Sex Workers Outreach Project for the heads up on this. See
> correspondence below for the letter that our chapter of SWOP will likely
> send, including my proposed added language about the legislation being
> unconstitutional, and for a link to the text of the legislation.
>
> Love & Liberty,
> ((( starchild )))
> At-Large Representative, Libertarian National Committee (2016-2018)
> RealReform at earthlink.net
> (415) 625-FREE
>
> *May be pronounced "Spy-er" in reference to this legislation.
>
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> *From: *Starchild <sfdreamer at earthlink.net>
> *Date: *June 15, 2016 4:20:58 PM PDT
> *To: *swop-sf-members at googlegroups.com
> *Subject: **Re: Federal Legislation Oppose HR 4886*
> *Reply-To: *swop-sf-members at googlegroups.com
>
> I agree we should oppose HR 4886, and the letter below opposing it looks
> good as far as it goes, but I'd like to add the following sentence to what
> we send out:
>
> *Furthermore, HR 4886 is clearly unconstitutional, as the Constitution
> does not delegate to Congress any authority to regulate people's access to
> mobile communications devices.*
>
> This could be added just before the final sentence of the letter, after
> "...legislating ways to violate it." I think it's good to point out that
> not only is this wrong, but it's unlawful as well.
>
> Love & Liberty,
> ((( starchild )))
>
>
> On Jun 15, 2016, at 11:17 AM, Sophia Amelia wrote:
>
> Okay, unless I hear otherwise from members, I will send this email out to
> those supporting this bill in the next few days, on behalf of SWOP Bay.
> On Jun 15, 2016 12:47 PM, "La Sirene" wrote:
>
>> YES. It punishes the poor and elderly, those who are also trying to be
>> disenfranchised by voter laws that require ID.
>>
>> ~Amy
>>
>> On Tue, Jun 14, 2016 at 6:56 PM, Sophia Amelia wrote:
>>
>>> Do you guys feel that this is something that SWOP Bay should get behind?
>>>
>>> Thank you!
>>> Sophia
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Sophia Amelia*
>>> *Sacred Courtesan*
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 2:58 PM, activisthooker wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Text: H.R.4886
>>>> <https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4886/text>—
>>>> 114th Congress (2015-2016)Summary: H.R.4886
>>>> <https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4886>— 114th
>>>> Congress (2015-2016)
>>>>
>>>> Closing the Pre-Paid Mobile Device Security Gap Act of 2016
>>>>
>>>> This bill requires authorized resellers of pre-paid mobile devices or
>>>> SIM cards to require purchasers to provide their name, home address, and
>>>> date of birth.
>>>>
>>>> For in-person sales, an authorized reseller must require purchasers to
>>>> display for verification: (1) a government-issued photographic
>>>> identification card or a document acceptable under the Immigration and
>>>> Nationality Act for employment authorization or establishing identity; and
>>>> (2) any two of a Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement from the Internal Revenue
>>>> Service, a Form 1099 Social Security Benefit Statement or a Form 1099 from
>>>> another federal agency, or a document containing personal identifying
>>>> information that the Department of Justice (DOJ) finds to be acceptable.
>>>> For all other sales, an authorized reseller must require purchasers to
>>>> submit their: (1) credit or debit card account information, (2) Social
>>>> Security number, (3) driver's license number, and (4) any personal
>>>> identifying information that DOJ finds to be necessary.
>>>>
>>>> Authorized resellers must make a record of their sales that includes:
>>>> (1) the information obtained from purchasers to verify their identity; (2)
>>>> the date of sale; (3) the manufacturer and the wireless carrier of the
>>>> device or SIM card; (4) any assigned telephone number or other identifier
>>>> of the subscriber or account; and (5) if applicable, the international
>>>> mobile equipment identifier number, electronic serial number, mobile
>>>> equipment identifier, international mobile subscriber identifier, and
>>>> machine address code. Within 30 days after a sale, an authorized reseller
>>>> must transmit such record to the wireless carrier for the device or SIM
>>>> card.
>>>>
>>>> Purchasers are subject to criminal penalties for providing false or
>>>> misleading identifying information or documents. A civil penalty is
>>>> established for authorized resellers or wireless carriers who fail to
>>>> comply with this Act.
>>>>
>>>> The bill also prohibits and establishes criminal penalties for the sale
>>>> of a pre-paid mobile device or SIM card by a person who is not an
>>>> authorized reseller.
>>>>
>>>> ____________________________________________________________________________
>>>>
>>>> Below is a sample letter opposing HR 4886. As I was making the list of
>>>> politicians, I noticed many of their websites say they don’t care to hear
>>>> from us if we are not in their district. Most of the contact forms require
>>>> you to enter your zipcode to ensure that you are in their district This
>>>> leads me to believe that the best thing to do is email the few that provide
>>>> email addresses and fax your letter to the rest.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> SAMPLE LETTER
>>>> Insert Date
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Re: Oppose H.R. 4886
>>>>
>>>> To (insert name)
>>>>
>>>> I oppose H.R. 4886 (
>>>> https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4886) because
>>>> it is a major invasion of privacy, it creates insurmountable barriers
>>>> in accessing communication devices and will not achieve its stated purpose
>>>> but will instead hurt poor people.
>>>>
>>>> Cell phones and other wireless electronic devices are vital
>>>> communications tools that have become necessary for full participation in
>>>> modern life. But they are also powerful tracking devices that can be used
>>>> to infringe on individual privacy.
>>>>
>>>> Knowing where a person’s phone is located can reveal sensitive
>>>> information, like when they go to the doctor or psychologist, what
>>>> political activities they engage in, who they spend time with, and where
>>>> they sleep at night.
>>>>
>>>> H.R. 4886 creates barriers. Americans are currently struggling with
>>>> accessing their right to vote. The unscrupulous will always find ways
>>>> around these proposed barriers while the poor will be left behind
>>>> economically, culturally and socially. Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies
>>>> will have access to a new trove of personal information without ever
>>>> getting a warrant from a judge, and without meaningful oversight. Our hope
>>>> is that you as an elected official are more interested in protecting
>>>> America’s privacy instead of legislating ways to violate it.
>>>>
>>>> This law does nothing to prevent criminal activity and is a major
>>>> invasion of privacy. We oppose H.R. 4886.
>>>>
>>>> Insert your name and email address
>>>> Committees: H.R.4886 — 114th Congress (2015-2016)
>>>> <https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4886/committees>
>>>>
>>>> Referred to House Judiciary subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland
>>>> Security, and Investigations.
>>>>
>>>> The Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and
>>>> Investigations
>>>> <https://judiciary.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Subcommittee-on-Crime-Terrorism-Homeland-Security-and-Investigations.pdf>
>>>> shall have jurisdiction over the following subject matters: Federal
>>>> Criminal Code, drug enforcement, sentencing, parole and pardons, internal
>>>> and homeland security, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, prisons,
>>>> criminal law enforcement, and other appropriate matters as referred by the
>>>> Chairman, and relevant oversight.
>>>>
>>>> Sponsor of the bill
>>>> Congresswoman Jackie Speier
>>>> https://forms.house.gov/speier/webforms/email_jackie.shtml
>>>> 2465 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515.
>>>> Phone: (202) 225-3531 | Fax: (202) 226-4183.
>>>>
>>>> REPUBLICANS
>>>>
>>>> Chairman Jim Sensenbrenner, Jr., WI-05
>>>> http://sensenbrenner.house.gov/contact/email.ht
>>>> <http://sensenbrenner.house.gov/contact/email.htm>
>>>> Rayburn House Office Building
>>>> Washington, D.C. 20515
>>>> (202) 225-5101 (262) 784-9437 (fax)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Rep. Steve Chabot, OH-01 @RepSteveChabot
>>>> http://chabot.house.gov/contact/
>>>> 441 Vine St Room 3003
>>>> Cincinnati Ohio 45202 (513) 684-2723 (513) 421-8722 (fax)
>>>> Rep. Randy Forbes, WA-04 http://forbes.house.gov/contact/zipauth.htm
>>>> 2135 Rayburn House Office Building
>>>> Washington, D.C. 20515
>>>> (202) 225 - 6365 (202) 226 - 1170 (fax)
>>>>
>>>> Rep. Louie Gohmert, TX-01 http://gohmert.house.gov/contact/
>>>> 2243 Rayburn House Office Building
>>>> Washington, D.C. 20515
>>>> (202) 225-3035 (202) 226-1230 (fax)
>>>>
>>>> Rep. Ted Poe, TX-02 http://poe.house.gov/contact-me
>>>> 2412 Rayburn House Office Building
>>>> Washington, D.C. 20515
>>>> (202) 225-6565 (202) 225-5547 (fax)
>>>>
>>>> Rep. Jason Chaffetz, UT-03 https://chaffetz.house.gov/contact/
>>>> 2236 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515-4403.
>>>> (202) 225- 7751
>>>>
>>>> Rep. Trey Gowdy, SC-04 https://gowdy.house.gov/contact
>>>> 1404 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515
>>>>
>>>> Phone: (202) 225-6030 Fax: (202) 226-1177
>>>> Rep. Raul Labrador, ID-01 https://labrador.house.gov/email-me/
>>>> 1523 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515
>>>> (202) 225-6611 (202) 225-3029 (fax)
>>>>
>>>> Rep. Ken Buck, CO-04 https://buck.house.gov/contact/email 416 Cannon
>>>> House Office Building Washington, DC 20515
>>>> (202) 225-4676 (202) 225-5870 (fax)
>>>>
>>>> Rep. Mike Bishop, MI-08 https://mikebishop.house.gov/contact
>>>> 428 Cannon HOB Washington, D.C. 20515
>>>> (202) 225-4872 (810) 227-8628 (fax)
>>>>
>>>> DEMOCRATS
>>>>
>>>> Ranking Member Sheila Jackson Lee, TX-18
>>>> https://jacksonlee.house.gov/contact
>>>> 2252 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515-4403.
>>>> (202) 225-3816 (202) 225- 3317
>>>>
>>>> Rep. Pedro Pierluisi, PR-AL https://pierluisi.house.gov/contact
>>>> 2410 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515-4403.
>>>> (202) 225- 2615 (202) 225-2154 (fax)
>>>>
>>>> Rep. Judy Chu, CA-27 https://chu.house.gov/connect-with-me/email-judy
>>>> 2423 Rayburn HOB Washington, D.C. 20515
>>>> Phone: (202) 225-5464 Fax: (202) 225-5467
>>>>
>>>> Rep. Luis Gutierrez, IL-04 https://gutierrez.house.gov/contact-me
>>>> 2408 Rayburn HOB Washington, D.C. 20515
>>>> (202) 225-8203 (202) 225- 7810 (fax)
>>>>
>>>> Rep. Karen Bass, CA-37 https://bass.house.gov/contact
>>>> 408 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515
>>>> Phone: (202) 225-7084 Fax: (202) 225-2422
>>>>
>>>> Rep. Cedric Richmond, LA-02 @RepRichmond
>>>> https://richmond.house.gov/contact-cedric
>>>> 240 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515
>>>> Phone: (202) 225-6636 Fax: (202) 225- 1988
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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In Liberty,
Caryn Ann Harlos
Region 1 Representative
(Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Montana, Utah, Wyoming,
Washington)
Caryn.Ann.Harlos at LP.org
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