Adrian Johnson
TLDR: Key Points
- New bill introduced to target drug trafficking on social media platforms
- Sen. Chuck Grassley calls for boost in cybersecurity defense and improvement in veterans’ access to health care
D.C. Dispatch: Electric vehicles, drug trafficking, and cybersecurity
New electric vehicle standards, veteran local health care access, and cybersecurity concerns were the focus of letters sent by Iowa lawmakers to different government agencies. Here are the key elements of the article:
New bill targets drug trafficking on social media platforms
Iowa Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Minnesota Democrat Rep. Angie Craig introduced legislation to prevent the sale of drugs on social media platforms. The bill, named after two teens who died from drugs purchased on Snapchat, requires social media companies to report instances of drug dealing to authorities.
Grassley calls for boost in cybersecurity defense
Sen. Chuck Grassley launched an oversight inquiry into the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) after a hack in January. He demanded access to records showing the agency’s response to the hack. Grassley also requested improvement in veterans’ access to health care, criticizing recent changes in the VA.
Republicans criticize new EPA electric vehicle rules
Iowa Rep. Randy Feenstra and Indiana Sen. Mike Crapo wrote to the Environmental Protection Agency urging the reversal of new emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles. The decision aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions but has faced criticism over financial costs and impact on agricultural workers.
