ITI Policy Letters & Comments

Comments in Response to Department of Commerce’s Cybersecurity, Innovation, and the Internet Economy Notice of Inquiry
ITI urges the U.S. Government to take a more proactive and comprehensive approach to encouraging the use of internationally accepted cybersecurity standards and practices outside of the United States.   

Letter to Senate and House Leadership Raises Concerns Over Tax Extenders Bill
ITI urged Majority Leader Reid, Speaker Pelosi, Minority Leader McConnell, and Minority Leader Boehner to take a practical and pro-growth approach to the tax extenders legislation being considered this week. The high-tech industry has deep concerns about a number of the revenue offsets that we believe would undermine the bill’s positive effects.

Letter to Sen. Gillibrand and Sen. Hatch in Support of the International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooporation Act
ITI is in strong support of S. 3155, the International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act and commends Sen. Gillibrands and Sen. Hatch's bipartisan efforts on international cybersecurity.

Letter to Rep. Pelosi and Rep. Boehner in Support of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010
With passage of H.R. 5116, and reauthorization of the America COMPETES Act, Congress can take another important step towards America’s economic recovery and ensuring the U.S. remains a global leader in technology and innovation.  

Letter to Senator's Jay Rockefeller and Olympia Snowe Addresses Forthcoming Cybersecurity Bill
The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), along with Tech America and the Business Software Alliance asked lawmakers to address concerns in time for the cybersecurity bills debut before the Senate Commerce Committee. 

Letter to FCC Chairman Genachowski Calls Broadband Critical to the Health – and Future – of our Nation
It is critical that we have a smart, effective national blueprint to bring affordable broadband to every person and business in the United States. Our nation needs a plan that emphasizes private investment and clear targets for government action.

Letter to Majority Leader Reid to Include Business Tax Extenders as Part of job Creation Leglislation
Letter to Majority Leader Reid encourages including business tax extenders as part of upcoming job Creation legislation.  At a time when creating and protecting jobs is critically important, extending these already expired tax provisions will help preserve and promote high-tech employment in the U.S. and help level the playing field for U.S. companies competing abroad.

Letter to Rep. Pelosi Urges Focus on Innovation and Job Growth at Upcoming Retreat
The high tech sector sent a letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, encouraging a focus on jobs and innovation at the upcoming Democratic retreat. 

International Business Letter on Indigenous Innovation Accreditation Policy
Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) along with 34 other trade associations from around the world, sent a letter to the Chinese government raising serious concerns over a new policy that would make it virtually impossible for foreign suppliers to sell into that country’s government procurement market for a wide range of products.

High Tech CEO’s Offer Solutions for Jobs and Economic Recovery
Over 50 of America’s top CEOs from the high-tech industry commissioned a letter to President Obama applauding his decision to host a jobs forum on economic growth.  As strong partners in this effort—to advance America’s global competitiveness and job growth—the CEOs have identified key solutions to aid recovery.