Thank 
you for joining me in opposition to H.R. 3621, the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and its Senate companion bill, S. 968, the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property (PROTECT IP) Act. I strongly oppose both bills.
At a time when our nation faces an increasing number of cyberattacks from abroad, PIPA and SOPA would create significant security risks and set America back more than a decade.
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I am adamantly opposed to any legislation that tampers with internet security – specifically the Domain Name System. Internet engineers have worked for 15 years to develop a way to authenticate the sites we visit to make sure they are secure and to enhance commerce on the Internet.
The last thing Congress should do is put into place a system that could force law-abiding innovators to utilize their limited resources in the courtroom to defend themselves, rather than invest in their company and hire new workers.
On November 17, 2011, I placed a hold on S. 968, the PROTECT IP Act, and expressed my concern to Senate leadership that I would object to this bill moving forward without working on a compromise. Despite my objection, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has scheduled a vote on the PROTECT IP Act for January 24, 2012.
I have agreed to filibuster the PROTECT IP Act until security and liability concerns are addressed.
The Internet continues to be a driving force for innovation and economic growth in our country. Whether you are a high-tech entrepreneur, a small business owner, or a Kansan with a good idea, an open web facilitates innovation as a global marketplace for goods and services.
While our current intellectual property laws are not perfect, any legislation affecting the Internet must be carefully considered – we cannot afford unintended consequences. I will continue fighting this legislation while working to educate my colleagues on this issue.
Very Truly Yours,
