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Immigration

Federal inaction on immigration reform is undermining America’s economic and national security interests by stifling innovation, stunting job growth, and exacerbating ongoing skills gaps…

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Privacy

Our members provide services and enhanced experiences for their customers and fuel economic growth and opportunity across our nation.  When it comes to the…

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Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a transformational technology that has the potential to revolutionize how we live and work and help us solve the most…

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Cybersecurity

In order to meet the cybersecurity needs of today’s increasingly interconnected digital world, policymakers and industry leaders must focus efforts on educating and training…

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Data Security

TechNet supports a strong federal data breach notification law establishing a robust set of uniform protections for all Americans. A national breach notification standard…

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Intellectual Property and Patent Reform

TechNet advocates for a healthy patent system that yields high-quality patents, promotes all forms of innovation, deters frivolous patent litigation, and compensates patent owners…

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Research and Development

Federal tax and budget policy must renew investments in private sector research and development (R&D) to ignite innovation, create jobs, and increase our global…

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Tax

The U.S. corporate tax system, largely shaped by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, and enhanced by provisions of the Inflation Reduction…

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Trade

The United States is the global leader in developing and deploying innovative digital technologies. The high-tech economy is a vital component of U.S. economic competitiveness…

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High Growth Startups and Venture Capital

Startups, including venture-backed startups, are disproportionately responsible for the innovations that drive economic growth and job creation in the United States.  In fact, startups…

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Education and Workforce Development

The United States is losing its competitive edge compared to countries like China due to its lack of focus on science, technology, engineering, and…

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The Future of Work

The continued growth of the gig and sharing (or “on demand”) economy has created income opportunities in virtually every corner of the country, allowing…

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Expanding Opportunity in the Innovation Economy

The technology industry is committed to promoting an inclusive workforce and nation that reflects the diversity of our customers and people.  Policymakers should pursue…

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Expanding Internet Connectivity and Promoting a Healthy Internet Ecosystem

The internet is a vital tool for people’s access to information and empowerment. Broadband includes several high-speed transmission technologies such as cable, Wi-Fi, fiber…

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Intermediary Liability

The internet ecosystem provides immense economic, social, and cultural benefits by enabling people everywhere to connect and share ideas.  But the internet as we…

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Environmental Sustainability, Climate Change, and Advanced Energy Technology

Addressing climate change is one of the most critical global issues of our time, and policymakers, businesses, and consumers require immediate action to build…

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The Future of Transportation and Mobility

Autonomous vehicles (AVs), connected vehicles, electric vehicles (EVs) and advanced aviation platforms are the defining mobility innovations of this and the next generation.  These…

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Secure and Safe Repair

Consumers, small and large businesses, public schools, hospitals, banks, and manufacturers all need reasonable assurance that those they trust to repair their connected products…

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Modernizing Government Technology

Much of the federal government’s information technology (IT) infrastructure is woefully outdated.  Federal entities spend nearly 80 percent of their total IT budgets on…

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Financial Technology

TechNet supports private sector efforts to empower consumers to better manage their financial lives and enjoy new, safe, secure, inclusive, and reliable financial tools. …

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Digital Identity

As people and businesses increasingly rely on online services for a broader array of transactions and interactions, there is an expanding range of situations…

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Health Care and Telehealth

TechNet supports health care and life science policies that enable accessible, high-quality care for patients, while harnessing the power of innovation to improve patient…

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Privacy and Security

Consumers expect, and should expect, to trust the tech sector to protect their data.  One of TechNet’s top priorities is ensuring that governments focus…

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Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and the algorithms that often support artificial intelligence have generated policymaker interest.  We acknowledge that as technological advances…

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Education and Workforce Development

With global economic leadership at stake, education and workforce development are more critical than ever.  TechNet supports policies that help prepare our students to…

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