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  • Bono Mack Praises Effort to Prevent Inadvertent File Sharing on P2P Networks
    Nov 18, 2009  - Calling attention to major security and privacy risks associated with popular peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing programs, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today called attention to Congressman Edolphus “Ed” Towns’ (NY-10) efforts to restrict the use of P2P software in the Federal government. B... More
  • Bono Mack: Consumers Need Protection from P2P Risks; Hearing Raises Awareness of Threats
    Jul 29, 2009  - Calling attention to major security and privacy risks associated with popular peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing programs and the problem of inadvertent file sharing online, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) praised today’s House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on P2P and Internet ... More
  • Bono Mack: Performers Deserve Compensation for their Work
    May 13, 2009  - A recognized leader for protecting intellectual property rights, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today issued the following statement on the House Judiciary Committee’s approval of the Performance Rights Act, H.R. 848, which would amend copyright law to provide a broadcast radio royalty to a so... More
  • Bono Mack: Swedish Court Decision on Piracy Positive Step toward Global Accountability
    Apr 17, 2009  - Citing the importance of protecting intellectual property rights on the global scale, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today issued the following statement on the major international court decision that found associates of a large-scale file-sharing service – The Pirate Bay – in violation of cop... More
  • Meeting with National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts
    Mar 24, 2009  - Today, I had an interesting conversation with leaders and representatives of the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts about how to help the arts and entertainment industries remain a vibrant part of our economy -- especially in California.  One thing we discussed of particular importance (e... More
  • BONO MACK: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IMPORTANT TO U.S., CALIFORNIA ECONOMY
    Sep 28, 2008  - Founding co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Intellectual Property Promotion and Piracy Prevention, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today praised House passage of legislation (S. 3325) that helps protect American innovation and advancement and fights against counterfeiting and piracy of int... More
  • BONO MACK: P2P USERS DESERVE TO BE INFORMED ABOUT PRIVACY, SECURITY RISKS
    Sep 27, 2008  - Noting the potential privacy and security risks associated with popular peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing programs, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (R-CA), joined by Congressman John Barrow (D-GA) and Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee Joe Barton (R-TX), today introduced the Informed P2P... More
  • BONO MACK PRAISES GOSPEL MUSIC HERITAGE AT GRAMMYS ON THE HILL EVENT
    Jun 18, 2008  - Founding co-chair of the Recording Arts and Sciences Congressional Caucus Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today recognized the long-standing contributions of gospel music to American culture at the GRAMMYs on the Hill “Salute to Gospel Music and the Creation of Gospel Music Heritage Month.” Bon... More
  • BONO MACK: PROTECTING IP RIGHTS HELPS AMERICA’S ECONOMIC PROSPERITY
    May 8, 2008  - Founding co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Intellectual Property Promotion and Piracy Prevention, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today praised House passage of H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property (PRO IP) Act. The legislation, co-sponsored... More
  • NEW MULTIMEDIA PAGE
    Nov 7, 2007  - View Mary's Multimedia page, where she discusses such legislation as S-CHIP reauthorization, the MATCH Act and SPY Act. More