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ITI's key to successful policy advocacy in Washington is that it supports and helps to develop high-tech policies that improve peoples' lives, and its member companies' abilities to operate and innovate. ITI facilitates policy development in part by maintaining strong working relationships with Members of Congress and the Administration. ITI is known for its ability to create opportunities for our member companies to interact with policymakers and thought leaders, and regularly holds meetings with key individuals at ITI, on Capitol Hill, and at key Administration offices.
ITI outlines policy priorities for the tech industry annually. Please visit our 2009 ITI Policy Priorities page to see where the industry plans to be most engaged in 2009. ITI consistently leads policy development in the following areas:
- Stimulus Plan
- Tax Policy
- R & D Credits
- Health IT
- STEM Education
- Intellectual Property
- Immigration
- Trade
ITI also develops a widely utilized Congressional Scorecard - the ITI High Tech vote guide. The guide serves as a unique reference tool, and is the only technology evaluation cited in the Almanac of American Politics. The guide not only reflects legislators' varying levels of commitment to tech-friendly policy, but also how successful the tech industry has been in spreading awareness of technology as a driving force behind American economic growth, innovation, and job creation. ITI updates the scorecard every two years, to coincide with the final vote of a session of Congress. Complete access to ITI scorecards is available below.
