Congressional Internet Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Doug Collins, Representative of Georgia’s 9th congressional district, and Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-Ca.) introduced a resolution to recognize the 50th anniversary of the Internet and commemorate the first digital data transmission on the ARPANET from UCLA to the Stanford Research Institute.
“The invention of the Internet has completely transformed every aspect of our lives, opening the door to countless opportunities for growth and innovation,” said Collins. “As co-chair of the Congressional Internet Caucus, I’m proud to join Rep. Eshoo in commemorating the first message sent on the ARPANET and recognizing the many individuals who contributed to this revolutionary invention.”
The resolution recognizes the first message sent from one computer to another using the Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET), a predecessor to the modern Internet funded by the Department of Defense’s Advanced Research Projects Agency. It honors the contributions of researchers, universities, government agencies, nonprofits, and private companies in the development of the Internet.
To read a copy of the resolution, click here.