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…

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…

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already delivering tangible benefits across the economy — helping doctors detect disease earlier, improving transportation systems, accelerating research, strengthening cybersecurity, and giving small businesses new tools to…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…