Public Policies

Immigration

Federal action limiting legal employment-based immigration undermines America’s economic and national security interests by stifling innovation, stunting job growth, and exacerbating ongoing skills gaps in our nation’s critical industries. Additional…

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Privacy

Our members provide services and enhanced experiences for their customers and fuel economic growth and opportunity across our nation. In doing so, our member companies consistently place a high priority…

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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 significant challenges of our time. AI…

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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 a highly skilled workforce, modernizing government…

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Data Security and Data Breach Notification

TechNet supports a strong federal data breach notification law establishing a robust set of uniform protections for all Americans that is risk-based and focused on the likelihood of actual substantial…

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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 based on the value of their…

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Tax

The U.S. corporate tax system provides a globally competitive tax rate that encourages companies to invest in America and benefits U.S. workers, families, and communities. Policymakers at all levels should…

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Trade

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

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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 are responsible for most of the…

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