Global Competitiveness

TechNet Urges OSTP to Modernize America’s Scientific Enterprise to Accelerate Discovery and Strengthen Global Leadership

TechNet submitted formal comments to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in response to its Request for Information on Accelerating the American Scientific Enterprise.

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Lessons from iRobot’s Collapse and American Tech Competitiveness

This week, iRobot — a pioneering American technology company — announced it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will be acquired by its primary Chinese manufacturer and lender, Picea. As a result, an iconic U.S. innovator in consumer robotics will become wholly Chinese-owned.

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TechNet Comments on BIS 232 National Security Investigation on Unmanned Aircraft Systems

TechNet submitted a comment to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) related to its investigation under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 regarding the effects on national security of imports of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and their parts and components.

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New Poll: TechNet and Echelon Insights Survey Reveals Americans See Tech as Key to U.S. Global Competitiveness, Oppose Breaking up American Tech Companies

TechNet released the results of a survey revealing most Americans believe that breaking up U.S. tech companies will put the United States at a competitive disadvantage against our adversaries like China, raise costs for consumers, make America less secure, and slow American innovation.

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TechNet Submits Comments to the Department of Commerce on Connected Vehicles

TechNet submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security on securing the information and communications technology and services supply chain for connected vehicles.

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TechNet Applauds Senate Passage of the NDAA

TechNet applauded the Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act.

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TechNet Submits Comments on the FTC’s Proposed Amendments to Premerger Notification Rules

TechNet submitted comments on the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed amendments to the premerger notification rules that implement the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act.

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TechNet Statement on the FTC’s Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon

The FTC’s lawsuit against Amazon could raise prices for consumers, hurt small businesses, and weaken U.S. global competitiveness.

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TechNet Sends Letter to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees in Support of Key Provisions in the NDAA

TechNet sent a letter to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees recommending several key provisions be included in the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2024.

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