CEA Salutes Dedicated Legislator Bliley On His Departure

The following statement was issued by Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) Vice President, Government Affairs, Gary Klein, in response to today's announcement by Representative Thomas J. Bliley, Jr. (R-Virginia) that he will not run for re-election to office:""The consumer electronics industry has benefited greatly from the leadership and dedication of Representative Bliley in his service as Chairman of the House Committee on Commerce. Representative Bliley has consistently served as a champion of the American consumer. Through his unwavering promotion of free and fair markets, as well as his strong stance on consumer choice, Representative Bliley has made the Commerce Committee one of the most productive and successful in all of Congress.""We would specifically like to commend Representative Bliley for his fervent support and perseverance in the passage of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and the Telecommunications Act, two pieces of legislation which have helped pave the way to new market opportunities for our industry and new technologies for consumers.""The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is a sector of the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA), the 76-year-old Arlington, Virginia-based trade organization representing all facets of electronics manufacturing and connecting the industries that define the digital age. CEA represents more than 600 U.S. companies involved in the development, manufacturing and distribution of audio, video, mobile electronics, communications, information technology, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services, that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, these companies account for more than $60 billion in annual sales.CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Your Source for Workstyle and Lifestyle Technology. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy. Source: CEA