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"The ACM U.S. Public Policy Committee (USACM) serves as the focal point for ACM's interaction with U.S. government organizations, the computing community and the U.S. public in all matters of U.S. public policy related to information technology. "USACM responds to requests for information and technical expertise from U.S. government agencies and departments, seeks to influence relevant U.S. government policies on behalf of the computing community and the public, and provides information to ACM on relevant U.S. government activities. USACM also identifies potentially significant technical and public policy issues and brings them to the attention of ACM and the community" (USACM). USACM supports a September 5th resolution passed by the California legislature that calls on the California members in Congress to support legislation that would make it easier for US companies to develop and market strong cryptography products (USACM). USACM is also active in the Berstein v. State Department case which challenges the constitutionality of export controls of encryption. USACM has joined with 14 other groups in signing a brief on encryption (USACM). |
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