Walden Again Seeks Silicon Valley Testimony Before House Commerce

House Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden, R-Ore., still wants Silicon Valley executives to testify before the committee so lawmakers can better understand data security practices. “Silicon Valley would be well served by the CEOs, other than when they’re in a crisis situation like Facebook is now, to come and share with us in Congress what their strategies are, what their agreements are, what their recommendations are,” Walden said Wednesday on Bloomberg TV, as noted by his office the next day. “It’s why I’ve invited them to do that before my committee. So far, we don’t have any takers voluntarily, but we’d benefit from their presence.” Internet Association CEO Michael Beckerman previously said he would be willing to testify on behalf of Silicon Valley (see 1805160047).