TECHNOLOGY NETWORK AKA TECHNET for TECHNOLOGY NETWORK AKA TECHNET

Education EDU

Computer science and STEM education, Implementation of CHIPS and Science Act, General education and workforce issues, HR 4174 Computer Science for All Act of 2023

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

Bills named: H.R. 4174 (118th)

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; HR 3599 Dignity Act of 2023

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

Bills named: H.R. 3599 (118th), 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; American Families and Jobs Act; S. 1761 Red Tape Reduction Act; HR 3530 Cut Red Tape for Online Sales Act; HR 488/S.26 Stop the Nosy Obsession with Online Payments Act

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

Bills named: H.R. 3530 (118th), H.R. 190 (118th), H.R. 488 (118th), S. 26 (118th), S. 1761 (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; H.R. 5077 - Creating Resources for Every American to Experiment with Artificial Intelligence Act (CREATE AI ACT)

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

Bills named: H.R. 5077 (118th)

Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD

Digital Trade, 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; S. 1421 COOL Online Act; de minimis

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

Bills named: S. 1421 (118th)

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; HR 4761 Securing American Future from Exploitative Communist Autonomous Research Act

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

Bills named: H.R. 4761 (118th)

Energy/Nuclear ENG

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

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

Banking BAN

Regulation of financial technology, Access to financial data; Digital Assets; Credit Card Competition Act of 2023

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

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; National AI Research Resource; Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act; S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act; S. 1418 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act; S. 2033 - American Innovation and Choice Online Act; European Unions Digital Markets Act; Fake Online Reviews and Testimonials; Data brokers.

Contacted: Natl Economic Council (NEC); White House Office; Federal Trade Commission (FTC); Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); Justice, Dept of (DOJ); SENATE; Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; State, Dept of (DOS)

Bills named: S. 884 (118th), S. 1409 (118th), S. 1418 (118th), S. 2033 (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-compete agreements; workforce training and Portable Benefits; HR 5513 Modern Worker Empowerment Act

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

Bills named: H.R. 5513 (118th), H.Res. 72 (118th)

Health Issues HCR

Telehealth issues, Health data interoperability rules, S 1001, Telehealth Expansion Act; Health breach notification rule

Contacted: Federal Trade Commission (FTC); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN

Access to capital

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; White House Office

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

Defense DEF

National Defense Authorization Act; Artificial Intelligence

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Science/Technology SCI

Implementation of CHIPS and Science Act; Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs; National AI Research Resource (NAIRR)

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