U.S. Rep. Don Beyer

Congressman Don Beyer is serving his fifth term as the U.S. Representative from Virginia’s 8th District, representing Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, and parts of Fairfax County. He serves on Congress' Joint Economic Committee and also serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means.

As Chair of the Virginia Economic Recovery Commission, he helped pass permanent pro-business reforms and was co-founder of the Northern Virginia Technology Council.

Rep. Beyer is being honored as a 2025 Digital Patriot to recognize his exceptional career in technology, leadership on artificial intelligence policy, and tireless work to promote innovation in the United States House of Representatives.

U.S. Rep. Bill Foster

Congressman Bill Foster is a scientist and businessman representing the 11th Congressional District of Illinois, a position he’s held since 2013. He also represented the 14th Congressional District of Illinois from 2008 to 2011. He is the only PhD physicist in Congress.

Congressman Foster serves on the House Financial Services Committee and is the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy.

He is being honored as a 2025 Digital Patriot for his exceptional career as a champion of emerging technology policy in the United States House of Representatives.

Former FTC Commissioner Christine Wilson

As a FTC Commissioner from 2018-2023, Wilson helped shape policies and enforcement actions in the fields of antitrust, consumer privacy & data security, and consumer protection. She currently leads the US antitrust, competition, and trade practice for Freshfields in their Washington, D.C. office.