Statement On The Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act Of 2018

Washington, DC – Internet Association Vice President, Federal Government Affairs Michael Bloom issued the following statement on the passage of the Reliable Emergency Alert Distribution Improvement Act of 2018 (READI Act) in the Senate:

“The Commerce Committee is right to study ways to modernize how emergency alerts are delivered to Americans. The internet industry commends the Senate for their important work on this issue. We appreciate Chairman Thune and Senator Schatz’s leadership and look forward to the READI Act being passed in the House. This is a thoughtful, collaborative approach to solving a critical problem.”

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