Emerging Tech

House Republicans have been working tirelessly this Congress to hold China accountable for their role in the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as their efforts to become the world’s top economic and technological leader – undermining the United States and our allies every step along the way. Last month, the House Republican China Task Force, created by House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and House Foreign Affairs Committee Republican Leader Michael McCaul (R-TX), unveiled a China Task Force report with more than 400 recommendations to stop China and ensure...

Washington, DC –While autonomous vehicles (AVs) presented immense benefits before COVID-19, the pandemic has underscored the benefits of contactless deliveries to Americans, particularly seniors, across local communities.

This week, the Energy and Commerce Committee made strides to support contactless deliveries. The bipartisan American Competitiveness on More Productive Emerging Tech Economy (COMPETE) Act passed unanimously in this week’s full committee markup and included several emerging technology bills led by E&C Republicans, including the Advancing Unmanned Delivery Services Act by Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH). This bill...

Washington, DC – In today’s interconnected world, technology and the networks that underpin it are more than just useful resources – they’re a lifeline. The COVID-19 pandemic has made our reliance on technology even more apparent as Americans work, learn, and receive health care from their homes. It is no overstatement to say our future will be defined by leadership in technology, especially when it comes to adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning. From our communications gear to our vehicles to our electric grid, the safety and security...

Washington, DC – Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) this week joined the new Open RAN Policy Coalition over webinar to discuss the importance of ensuring American leadership in 5G, and how Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) technology could be vital for us to expand 5G infrastructure and stop supply chain threats from Chinese-owned Huawei and other suspect competitors.

E&C Republicans have been working to secure our communications networks and speed up the deployment of trusted 5G gear. In March 2020, President Trump signed into law...