TechNet Fights Back Against Proposed Taxes on CA Software and Businesses
TechNet is fighting the proposed expansion of California’s sales tax to software and a broad range of digital services as well as proposed caps on R&D tax credits that would discourage the innovation investments that have long powered California’s economy.
TechNet Joins Industry Coalition Urging Congress to Reject AICOA
TechNet joined an industry coalition in urging Congress to reject the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA).
TechNet Statement on the Introduction of the American Innovation and Choice Online Act
TechNet issued a statement in response to the introduction of the American Innovation and Choice Online Act in the U.S. Senate.
TechNet Letter to Congressional Black Caucus
TechNet sent a letter to the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC).
TechNet Statement on Canada Reconsidering Streaming Services Tax
TechNet released a statement on the Government of Canada’s directive for the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to review its decision to implement a discriminatory fee structure on U.S. video streaming companies under the Online Streaming Act and craft new policy directions.
TechNet Welcomes House Request for Investigation into Foreign Influence Campaigns to Undermine U.S. Technological Progress
TechNet welcomed a Congressional request for the Trump Administration to investigate alleged foreign influence campaigns aimed at undermining the development of the infrastructure needed to drive the United States’ continued leadership in emerging technologies and Americans’ access to digital services.
TechNet Statement on Release of Draft Bipartisan AI Legislative Framework
TechNet released this statement on the bipartisan Great American AI Act discussion draft proposed by U.S. Representatives Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Lori Trahan (D-MA).
TechNet Welcomes Matt Slavoski as Federal Communications Director
TechNet today announced Matt Slavoski as Federal Communications Director. Based in Washington, D.C., Slavoski will serve as the primary media contact for the organization’s D.C.-based advocacy.
TechNet Statement on President Trump’s Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Executive Order
TechNet released a statement from President and CEO Linda Moore on President Trump’s executive order related to cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
TechNet Statement on Canada’s Implementation of Streaming Services Tax
TechNet today released the following statement from President and CEO Linda Moore on the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission’s (CRTC) decision to implement a discriminatory fee structure on U.S. video streaming companies operating in Canada
TechNet Welcomes House Committee Approval of Key Provisions of AMERICA DRIVES Act
TechNet today released the following statement from President and CEO Linda Moore on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s vote to advance key provisions of the AMERICA DRIVES Act as part of the BUILD America 250 Act, a five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill.
TechNet Welcomes Energy and Commerce Committee Consideration of Road Safety Legislation, Seeks Continued Engagement on AV Security Measures
TechNet today welcomed the House Energy and Commerce Committee advancing legislation to enhance road safety in the U.S. while encouraging engagement with industry stakeholders on provisions that impact the autonomous vehicle (AV) industry.