Federal Budget Bill Would Prevent Patchwork of State AI Laws for 10 Years
May 14, 2025
Yesterday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced a draft budget bill containing a provision that warrants significant attention from the entire e-commerce community: Section 43201. This section proposes a 10-year moratorium on state or local government regulation of artificial intelligence models, systems, or automated decision systems. The EIA sees this provision as a crucial step toward fostering a consistent and predictable regulatory environment necessary for AI innovation to flourish.…
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Resources to Help Navigate Tariffs and Trade Issues: EIA Partners with ST&R
May 8, 2025
Ecommerce companies are confronting new challenges as tariffs take hold and trade policies continue to fluctuate. This unparalleled level of uncertainty is leaving many companies searching for expert advice and practical solutions. EIA’s mission is to empower our members with the resources they need to navigate these complexities. That's why we are pleased to announce our new partnership with Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. (ST&R).…
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Breaking News: North Carolina House Unanimously Adopts Amendment Eliminating One-to-One Consent Requirement Following EIA Advocacy
May 7, 2025
The NC House of Representatives has reportedly unanimously adopted Amendment No. A to HB 936. This amendment eliminates the controversial "one-to-one consent" requirement. This significant development follows extensive advocacy efforts by the EIA, including speaking directly to the NC House Judiciary 3 Committee and bringing together a coalition of industry stakeholders to raise serious concerns.…
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After 11th Circuit Strikes Down FCC’s One-to-One Consent Rule, North Carolina Proposes Its Own Version
May 1, 2025
The landscape of consent for automated calls and texts remains complex following the 11th Circuit Court's decision to vacate the FCC's ultra vires "one-to-one" consent rule. As we've discussed previously on the EIA blog, this ruling invalidated the FCC’s efforts to put new restrictions on consumer’s ability to provide consent to receive calls from multiple businesses at the same time.…
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California SB 690 Advances Following Senate Public Safety Committee Hearing – EIA Continues Advocacy for Ecommerce Businesses
April 30, 2025
We are pleased to report that California SB 690 received a favorable unanimous vote during a California Senate Public Safety Committee hearing held on April 29th. The hearing represented a vital step in advancing SB 690. The EIA was present, represented by a member company, voicing strong support for the bill. The committee heard testimony from both supporters and opponents, underscoring the significance and complexity of this issue for California businesses and consumers.…
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CBP Publishes Guidance on Elimination of De Minimis Exception for Low-Value Imports from China and Hong Kong
April 29, 2025
On April 28, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a public notice providing additional information regarding the elimination of the de minimis exception for goods being imported from China and Hong Kong. This notice implements changes directed by President Trump's Executive Order 14256 and subsequent amendments. These changes specifically apply to products of the People's Republic of China (PRC), which the order specifies includes products of Hong Kong.…
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