Washington, D.C. – TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of innovation economy CEOs and senior executives, today applauded the signing of the American Rescue Plan. The following statement can be attributed toTechNet President and CEO Linda Moore:
“Earlier this year, TechNet joined more than 150 businesses, including many of our member companies, across industries in a joint letter urging Congress to pass the American Rescue Plan. We are thankful that day has come and the President has signed the bill into law. Schools, businesses, families, and communities will get the assistance they desperately need.
“The bill will accelerate our pandemic response and jumpstart our economy, with tech leading the way. The pandemic has illustrated how important technology is to everything we do. From administering vaccine distribution and life-saving services to connecting people to work, school, family, and their communities, tech is powering America’s economic recovery.”