Elections Outlook Report - Flipbook - Page 56
Tech
The Trump Administration and
Congressional Republicans will have the pen
when it comes to tech policy and legislation
in the 119th Congress, but tech policy does
not always breakdown on strict partisan
lines and cooperation with Democrats will
be needed for most tech-related legislative
efforts. AI will continue to dominate the tech
agenda, both in Congress and the Executive
Branch, where Trump and Republicans
will look to roll back Biden Administration
Executive actions, with an eye towards
countering China’s growing AI industry. We
expect Congress to continue with federal
data privacy legislation, with Republicans
having more leverage on the familiar issues
of private rights of action and state law
preemption that have stymied negotiations
for years. Also look for a renewed focus
on Section 230 and regulation of online
speech, with Elon Musk having a say in the
contours of this policy debate. We also
predict a continued focus on broadband
and spectrum access expansion with
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) chairing the Senate
Commerce Committee. Finally, issues
regarding kids safety online will continue to
be of bipartisan interest in 2025 and beyond.
In general, we expect tech to remain a hot
issue in Washington in the coming years.”
Ches Garrison
