House GOP unveils technology agenda

House GOP Leadership said they will focus on protecting US intellectual property, preventing cyber attacks and ensuring there is enough spectrum available for mobile broadband during the launch of the House Republican Technology Working Group.

Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) framed the groups agenda as a response to the concerns of the technology industry. “The technology sector is on the frontlines of our country’s efforts to create new jobs, and they are concerned about the policies they are seeing coming out of Washington," Speaker Boehner said. "This working group will play a critical role in promoting policies that help keep America at the forefront of innovation and unleash the drive and entrepreneurship of our people." Joining Speaker Boehner at the press conference was Technology Working Group Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), who said Republicans are committed to creating an environment where the tech sector can flourish.