Advocates for Innovation
Through our policy work at the federal, state and local levels across North America, we support the innovation economy and fight laws and rules that delay, restrict or ban the development of consumer technologies.

CTA Advocacy
We work closely with regulators, legislators and public policy stakeholders to represent the entire industry’s interests.
Technology innovation powers America’s global leadership — driving our economy, securing our nation, and improving the lives of millions. To maintain that legacy and meet the challenge of an increasingly complex world, we must craft smart and strategic laws, empower innovators, and remove barriers to creativity. The policies outlined below support America’s vibrant innovation ecosystem, unleashing the next wave of breakthroughs.
Policy Focus Areas
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AM Radio
We oppose mandates requiring AM radio in all new cars. These mandates will stifle innovation, impose unnecessary costs on automakers, increase prices for consumers, and undermine the American companies leading electric vehicle development.
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Artificial Intelligence
We support a national AI regulatory framework that is technology neutral, risk-based, and accounts for existing laws and regulations. Given rapid AI development, policymakers should avoid excessive regulation that would hinder innovation, hurt small businesses and startups, and make it harder for consumers to use life-changing technology.
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Autonomous Vehicles
We urge Congress to adopt a federal framework for nationwide testing and deployment of autonomous vehicles (AVs), making our roads safer and providing new mobility options for seniors and people with disabilities. The current state-by-state approach to AV regulation threatens America’s global mobility leadership.
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Connectivity
We encourage efforts to build 5G and 6G infrastructure and expand broadband, so Americans have access to fast and reliable internet. We encourage more efficient use and increased access to licensed and unlicensed spectrum to facilitate next-gen wireless technology and urge Congress to restore spectrum auction authority to the FCC.
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Cybersecurity
We support industry-driven standards that provide consistency and clarity for consumers and innovators. With more connected devices, implementation of the FCC’s new U.S. Cyber Trust Mark is positive step. We support a light-touch, voluntary approach that fosters best practices to secure the devices Americans love and rely on.
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Digital Assets
We urge development of a comprehensive and transparent regulatory framework for digital assets. This will promote American financial innovation leadership, as well as protect the many Americans who invest in digital assets.
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Immigration
We support immigration system reforms that would prioritize high-skilled immigration and ensure innovative American businesses have access to the talent they need to compete globally.
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Patent Reform
We support efforts to crack down on ‘patent trolls’ and bad actors who use the U.S. patent system as a platform for shakedowns and baseless legal claims. We support patent litigation transparency and loser-pays rules and oppose efforts to weaken the PTO’s Patent Trial Appeals Board process.
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Trade
We oppose tariffs and other barriers to trade that disrupt supply chains and impose inflationary taxes on American businesses and consumers. We encourage strengthening relationships and negotiating free trade agreements with allies and partners to reduce trade costs, eliminate barriers to digital trade, and ensure the U.S. remains competitive in global markets.
Policy Experts
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Ed Brzytwa
Vice President, International Trade, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®
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J. David Grossman
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®
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John E. Mitchell II
Sr. Manager of Government Affairs, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®
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Tiffany Moore
Senior Vice President of Political and Industry Affairs, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®
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Rachel Nemeth
Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®
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Michael Petricone
Senior Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®
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Catherine Pugh
Sr. Manager of Digital Health, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®
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René Quashie
Vice President of Policy & Regulatory Affairs for Digital Health, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®
Join Us at Tech Week
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April 8, 2025
Digital Patriots Dinner
This event celebrates the achievements of government and industry leaders who champion policies and practices vital to innovation in consumer technology.
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April 9, 2025
CES on the Hill
CES on the Hill gives members of Congress and key Hill staff the opportunity to experience the technologies that are changing our lives for the better and stand at the center of today’s top technology policy debates.
Through exclusive events, working groups, mentor programs and more, we provide you with key opportunities to make invaluable connections.
Conversation with a Commissioner
Innovation Scorecard
The Innovation Scorecard, produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, consists of two yearly indexes that evaluate innovation-friendly policies both domestically and internationally.
