2021 AAF Legislative Comments

Coalition Letter to the Senate on the Build Back Better Act
12/15/2021 
On behalf of the undersigned associations representing millions of legitimate businesses that seek to serve consumers and create jobs, we oppose the inclusion of Sections 31501 and 31502 in H.R. 5376, the “Build Back Better Act.”
Comments from Advertising Industry in Opposition to Wyoming Data Privacy Act
12/8/2021 
On behalf of the advertising industry, we write to express our opposition to the Wyoming Data Privacy Act, 22LSO-0146 Working Draft 0.6 (“WDPA”).
Comments Opposing Maryland HB 732 and SB 787
11/15/2021 
The companies and organizations listed below request the Shared State Legislation Committee EXCLUDE Maryland HB 732 and SB 787 from CSG’s the 2022 SSL list. Neither of these bills meet the criteria as established by the committee.
Comments on Proposed Digital Advertising Tax Regulations under COMAR 03.12.01
11/10/2021 
The co-signed groups are pleased to submit this comment letter in response to the Comptroller of Maryland’s proposal to adopt new regulations, which aims to provide guidance on the Digital Advertising Gross Revenues Tax.
Joint Ad Trade Comments in Response to the California Privacy Protection Agency’s Invitation for Pre
11/8/2021 
We provide the following initial, but not exhaustive, comments in response to the California Privacy Protection Agency invitation for preliminary comments on the proposed rulemaking under the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020.
Comments on Minnesota HF 1492
9/24/2021 
On behalf of the advertising industry, we provide the following initial, but not exhaustive comments on HF 1492.1 We look forward to working with you and members of the legislature on the proposed legislation.
Response to CCPA FAQ Regarding User-Enabled Controls and Related Enforcement Letters
7/28/2021 
We are concerned that the OAG’s new FAQ response regarding user-enabled global privacy controls will cause confusion for consumers and businesses, rather than effectuating genuine user choices.
Letter in Opposition to Privacy Provisions in Connecticut SB 1202
7/12/2021 
On behalf of the advertising industry, we oppose including privacy provisions in Connecticut SB 1202, the state’s budget rider bill.
The Advertising Coalition Urges Congress to Reject Digital Ad Tax
7/12/2021 
The Advertising Coalition has learned that Members of Congress who are working to secure funding for infrastructure legislation have discussed the inclusion of a tax on digital advertising as a potential source of funding.
Trade Associations Urge New California Privacy Protection Agency Board to Move Swiftly but Inclusive
6/13/2021 
As the nation’s leading advertising trade associations, we encourage the CPPAB to move swiftly but inclusively to establish rules that provide clarity for consumers and businesses.