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Chair Rodgers Statement on Commerce Department's Completion of Emerging Tech Reports

Statement

Date: Aug. 16, 2023
Location: Washington, D.C.
Issues: Technology and Communication Government Operations

"Over three years ago, Committee Republicans authored legislative proposals to secure American leadership in emerging technologies critical to our long-term global competitiveness, like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the "Internet of Things.' Those bills became the bipartisan American COMPETE Act of 2020, which required the Department of Commerce to evaluate America's competitiveness in emerging technologies.

Ultimately, the best way to ensure the U.S. dominates in these vital technologies is by embracing innovation and entrepreneurship. That's the American way. We'll never outspend China and trying to do so will only cede our leadership and technology future to the Chinese Communist Party. We will review these long-awaited reports and hope they will help us continue our efforts to strengthen American technological leadership and beat China."


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