TECHNOLOGY NETWORK AKA TECHNET for TECHNOLOGY NETWORK AKA TECHNET

Science/Technology SCI

Implementation of CHIPS and Science Act; Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs.

Contacted: SENATE; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Economic Development Administration; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Budget/Appropriations BUD

Add Funding for Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs; STEM Programs; Workforce Training; Department of Energy Innovation and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Office of Management & Budget (OMB); SENATE

Defense DEF

National Defense Authorization Act

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Education EDU

Computer science and STEM education, Implementation of CHIPS and Science Act, General education and workforce issues

Contacted: Natl Economic Council (NEC); State, Dept of (DOS); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); White House Office

Immigration IMM

Immigration reform, H-1B Visas, Startup visa for Entrepreneurs, Green card exemptions for PH.D and Masters degree holders, STEM-OPT, Visa recapture, Elimination of per country Green card caps, Permanent solution for Dreamers; S 1667/HR 3442, Protecting Children of Long-Term Visa Holders Act of 2023.

Contacted: State, Dept of (DOS); White House Office; SENATE; Natl Economic Council (NEC); Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)

Bills named: H.R. 3442 (118th)

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

Raising the 1099-K reporting threshold, R&D expensing, International digital taxes, On demand or gig economy tax issues, HR 190 Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act; U.S.--Chile Bilateral Income Tax Treaty and American Families and Jobs Act.

Contacted: SENATE; Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); White House Office; Natl Economic Council (NEC); State, Dept of (DOS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 190 (118th)

Telecommunications TEC

Buy America requirements, Artificial Intelligence and Facial Recognition, Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Spectrum auction authority; data privacy; FCC Nominees.

Contacted: Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA); White House Office; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); SENATE; Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); Transportation, Dept of (DOT); State, Dept of (DOS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Natl Economic Council (NEC)

Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD

Digital Trade, ICTS Supply Chain Rule, Privacy Shield, Cross border data flows, Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, Tariffs on imports from China; S 686, the RESTRICT Act; S 1732, Know Your App Act; US - Chile Bilateral Income Tax Treaty

Contacted: White House Office; SENATE; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); State, Dept of (DOS); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Natl Economic Council (NEC)

Transportation TRA

Buy America requirements, Autonomous vehicles, Electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, Drones, Lithium ion batteries and products, Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization; S 1669 - AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023.

Contacted: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Transportation, Dept of (DOT); Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Natl Economic Council (NEC); Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); White House Office

Energy/Nuclear ENG

Permitting reform, climate change, Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act; Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023; permitting reform; renewable energy; Hydrogen fuel cells.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); Natl Economic Council (NEC); White House Office; Energy, Dept of; SENATE

Banking BAN

Regulation of financial technology, Access to financial data; Digital Assets

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Computer Industry CPI

Cybersecurity issues, Data breaches, Artificial Intelligence and Facial Recognition, Semiconductor supply chains, Antitrust issues, Federal data privacy legislation, S. 884 Improving Digital Identity Act of 2023; S 1212 - Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2023; Quantum Computing; Digital Repair; Section 230.

Contacted: White House Office; State, Dept of (DOS); SENATE; Natl Economic Council (NEC); Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: S. 884 (118th)

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR

Worker classification issues, On demand or gig economy issues, U.S. Department of Labor proposed rule to clarify employee and independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, H Res 72 Recognizing the contributions of gig workers and independent contractors to the American economy, Non-complete agreements; workforce training and Portable Benefits.

Contacted: Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); Federal Trade Commission (FTC); SENATE; Natl Economic Council (NEC); Labor, Dept of (DOL); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.Res. 72 (118th)

Health Issues HCR

Telehealth issues, Health data interoperability rules, S 1001, Telehealth Expansion Act

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN

Access to capital

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; White House Office; SENATE