Global technology competition
How the U.S. grows its AI, chip and other new technology industries and competes with China and other countries, including through public investment, regulation, export controls, investment limits and protection of inventions.
What they call for
DemocratsRepublicans23 new members addressed this issue. Many call for more than one thing.
Keep the U.S. leading the world in AI and new technology17Invest public money in research and new technology industries9Set rules so AI is developed safely as the U.S. leads8Make chips and other critical goods in America6Keep advanced chips and American investment out of adversaries' hands6Protect American technology and inventions from theft6Limit regulation that slows tech innovation2Cooperate with China on AI limits rather than race1
Keep the U.S. leading the world in AI and new technology
17 members“Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool that can drive economic growth, optimize healthcare and education tools, and strengthen American competitiveness—if the United States leads with innovation and responsibility.”View on their website ↗
“Champion U.S. leadership in AI by investing in research, workforce development, and public-private partnerships”View on their website ↗
“Responsible Artificial Intelligence Policy: Artificial Intelligence continues to upend our economy, our education system, and our world. If responsibly developed, AI has enormous potential to promote the common good and usher in a new era of American technological leadership. At the same time, it presents severe challenges on many fronts, from job loss to wealth concentration to disinformation to energy and water use to national security. Congress must develop a policy framework that promotes and champions America’s AI leadership and encourages responsible AI development to create good-paying jobs, protect the environment, keep kids safe, and ensure that AI promotes prosperity for the working class, not just the wealthy few.”View on their website ↗
“I’m fighting to ensure the United States remains the pro-innovation capital of the world. America’s economic leadership in the 21st century will be defined by innovation. From artificial intelligence to advanced manufacturing to next-generation financial technologies, the future should be built here in Maryland, creating good-paying jobs, strengthening our communities, and ensuring the United States remains competitive in a rapidly changing economy.”View on their website ↗
“Invest in the industries of the future. Invest aggressively in emerging technologies including clean energy, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and biotechnology so Maryland and the United States stay ahead of global competitors and create the next generation of good paying jobs.”View on their website ↗
“It’s important that the United States continue leading the world in AI development, but we need to make sure it’s developed safely and works for people, not just tech companies and billionaires.”View on their website ↗
“Congress should also take action to maintain our international lead in AI development, because winning the AI race doesn't mean running it without rules, it means being the country that writes them.”View on their website ↗
“Ensuring the U.S. leads in AI innovation, while also strengthening safeguards against adversarial use of AI, including cyberattacks and disinformation.”View on their website ↗
“Johnny believes the United States should be the world leader in advancing AI and emerging technologies. America must remain the primary hub for technological innovation to protect our economy and national security from threats like China and Russia.”View on their website ↗
“Johnny understands that AI is part of the future of job creation, economic growth, and increased government efficiency, and he is committed to making sure the United States is the global leader in the artificial intelligence sector.”View on their website ↗
“He’ll boost investment in cutting-edge defense and technology and position Austin and the Brazos Valley as America’s center for innovation—ensuring we outcompete China and strengthen our technology infrastructure and national security.”View on their website ↗
“Jessica also knows that fiscal responsibility means boosting, not holding back, American innovation and the jobs that come with it. This means fighting to shape the industries of the future so that they both grow our economy and strengthen middle-class families – from high-tech manufacturing to artificial intelligence to digital assets.”View on their website ↗
“Jessica will always be dedicated to ensuring the United States keeps its worldwide lead in emerging technologies, which is critical to the future security of our country.”View on their website ↗
“America should lead the world in innovation, and that starts with freedom. That means cutting burdensome regulations that slow progress and embracing pro-growth policies that power our economy and tech sector.”View on their website ↗
“Additionally, we must continue to pursue Artificial Intelligence to ensure the United States remains ahead of the curve in this powerful driver of innovation, economic growth and opportunity while also being a leader in accountability and developing a high standard of AI ethics.”View on their website ↗
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“He fought to pass the CHIPS and Science Act, which will onshore semiconductor production, help us outcompete China, and create jobs right here in New Hampshire.”View on their website ↗
“Austin, like President Trump, believes that America must win the race for Artificial Intelligence (AI) against foreign adversaries like China. The future of economic strength, national security, and technological leadership depends on it.”View on their website ↗
“Austin supports policies that keep AI innovation in the United States, protect American intellectual property, and prevent foreign adversaries from gaining the upper hand.”View on their website ↗
“I also share the perspective expressed by Vice President JD Vance at the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris: We should not approach AI through a lens of fear, but through a lens of opportunity. America must win the race against China.”View on their website ↗
“We can’t win the AI race without building the needed infrastructure here at home. That means investing in and utilizing the American workforce to build it, oversee it, and ensure the technology companies we use to create that infrastructure do so while respecting the principles of free speech, innovation, and our shared American values.”View on their website ↗
“I will fight to protect and grow the investments that make that possible, like the CHIPS and Science Act and stronger research funding, so American breakthroughs happen here at home. China is racing to overtake us in the critical technologies that will define this century, and we cannot afford to fall behind.”View on their website ↗
“Our government has a role to play in ensuring technology makes our lives easier, safer, and more productive. America should be the world’s innovation leader — but it shouldn’t come at the cost of our children’s safety, our workers’ livelihoods, or the reliability of the news we consume.”View on their website ↗
“And while we want to protect America’s leadership in artificial intelligence, we are still grappling with how it will affect everything from how we work to how our children learn. We must protect Americans and establish clear, consistent laws for businesses.”View on their website ↗
“Prepared for the future of technology by approving the establishment of an Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council to create guidelines for its responsible use in state agencies, a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium to ensure Texas is a leader in technology and national defense, and a state working group on how to manage the expansion of the blockchain industry in Texas.”View on their website ↗
“The U.S. should compete with China the right way: by leading. That means investing in domestic semiconductor manufacturing, AI infrastructure, and clean energy so we’re not dependent on countries overseas for critical supply chains.”View on their website ↗
“AI is the most transformative technology in human history, and it deserves leadership that matches that moment. Scott will fight for smart governance that keeps America ahead without leaving safety and our workforce behind.”View on their website ↗
“Marni believes the United States must lead the world in setting a cutting-edge, trustworthy standard for innovation that works for working people. America should be a global leader in emerging technologies while ensuring that advancements expand access to the financial system, bolster public trust, and allow workers, families, and small businesses to benefit from the economy of the future.”View on their website ↗
“It’s vital that we win the AI race – the new space race – and promote manufacturing and infrastructure here in Texas at the federal level.”View on their website ↗
“It's imperative that we win the new space race and beat China to the punch on AI investment and development.”View on their website ↗
Invest public money in research and new technology industries
9 members“Colin knows that Texas is already a leader in microchip manufacturing and voted to pass the CHIPS Act to create good paying high-tech manufacturing jobs right here in Texas.”View on their website ↗
“Champion U.S. leadership in AI by investing in research, workforce development, and public-private partnerships”View on their website ↗
“Ensure New Jersey is a national leader in clean energy, biotech, AI development, and high-tech jobs, instead of cutting and rescinding funding intended to move our tech sector forward.”View on their website ↗
“Invest in the industries of the future. Invest aggressively in emerging technologies including clean energy, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and biotechnology so Maryland and the United States stay ahead of global competitors and create the next generation of good paying jobs.”View on their website ↗
“I believe in bringing dignified, well-paying jobs to Michigan. That means investing in the research, development, and growth of the technologies of the future while using tools like tariffs in a steady, thoughtful, and targeted way to protect them as they grow.”View on their website ↗
“He’ll boost investment in cutting-edge defense and technology and position Austin and the Brazos Valley as America’s center for innovation—ensuring we outcompete China and strengthen our technology infrastructure and national security.”View on their website ↗
“He fought to pass the CHIPS and Science Act, which will onshore semiconductor production, help us outcompete China, and create jobs right here in New Hampshire.”View on their website ↗
“I will fight to protect and grow the investments that make that possible, like the CHIPS and Science Act and stronger research funding, so American breakthroughs happen here at home. China is racing to overtake us in the critical technologies that will define this century, and we cannot afford to fall behind.”View on their website ↗
“The U.S. should compete with China the right way: by leading. That means investing in domestic semiconductor manufacturing, AI infrastructure, and clean energy so we’re not dependent on countries overseas for critical supply chains.”View on their website ↗
Set rules so AI is developed safely as the U.S. leads
8 members“Responsible Artificial Intelligence Policy: Artificial Intelligence continues to upend our economy, our education system, and our world. If responsibly developed, AI has enormous potential to promote the common good and usher in a new era of American technological leadership. At the same time, it presents severe challenges on many fronts, from job loss to wealth concentration to disinformation to energy and water use to national security. Congress must develop a policy framework that promotes and champions America’s AI leadership and encourages responsible AI development to create good-paying jobs, protect the environment, keep kids safe, and ensure that AI promotes prosperity for the working class, not just the wealthy few.”View on their website ↗
“It’s important that the United States continue leading the world in AI development, but we need to make sure it’s developed safely and works for people, not just tech companies and billionaires.”View on their website ↗
“Congress should also take action to maintain our international lead in AI development, because winning the AI race doesn't mean running it without rules, it means being the country that writes them.”View on their website ↗
“Ensuring the U.S. leads in AI innovation, while also strengthening safeguards against adversarial use of AI, including cyberattacks and disinformation.”View on their website ↗
“Compute Controls and “Know Your Customer” Requirements: We don’t sell nuclear centrifuges without knowing the buyer. Similarly, chip access must be regulated and traceable on national and international markets.”View on their website ↗
“Additionally, we must continue to pursue Artificial Intelligence to ensure the United States remains ahead of the curve in this powerful driver of innovation, economic growth and opportunity while also being a leader in accountability and developing a high standard of AI ethics.”View on their website ↗
“Our government has a role to play in ensuring technology makes our lives easier, safer, and more productive. America should be the world’s innovation leader — but it shouldn’t come at the cost of our children’s safety, our workers’ livelihoods, or the reliability of the news we consume.”View on their website ↗
“And while we want to protect America’s leadership in artificial intelligence, we are still grappling with how it will affect everything from how we work to how our children learn. We must protect Americans and establish clear, consistent laws for businesses.”View on their website ↗
“AI is the most transformative technology in human history, and it deserves leadership that matches that moment. Scott will fight for smart governance that keeps America ahead without leaving safety and our workforce behind.”View on their website ↗
“Marni believes the United States must lead the world in setting a cutting-edge, trustworthy standard for innovation that works for working people. America should be a global leader in emerging technologies while ensuring that advancements expand access to the financial system, bolster public trust, and allow workers, families, and small businesses to benefit from the economy of the future.”View on their website ↗
Make chips and other critical goods in America
6 members“Colin knows that Texas is already a leader in microchip manufacturing and voted to pass the CHIPS Act to create good paying high-tech manufacturing jobs right here in Texas.”View on their website ↗
“The future of Taiwan should be a matter for the Taiwanese to choose through democratic means. But in recognition of the possible risks, we must continue to onshore critical national security assets, such as chip manufacturing.”View on their website ↗
“Last Congress, I introduced the Combatting Communist China Act, which would address U.S. supply chain dependence on China, prevent Chinese theft of intellectual property, and hold the Chinese government accountable for fentanyl trafficking.”View on their website ↗
“America is once again regaining its footing on the world stage, but we can’t let up. I will push for a foreign policy that defends our sovereignty, strengthens our alliances and confronts threats like Iran, Russia and China. This includes ending the importation of foreign sources of energy, cutting our dependence on Chinese manufacturing for critical goods, stopping the theft of our intellectual property and buying up U.S. farmland.”View on their website ↗
“He fought to pass the CHIPS and Science Act, which will onshore semiconductor production, help us outcompete China, and create jobs right here in New Hampshire.”View on their website ↗
“The U.S. should compete with China the right way: by leading. That means investing in domestic semiconductor manufacturing, AI infrastructure, and clean energy so we’re not dependent on countries overseas for critical supply chains.”View on their website ↗
Keep advanced chips and American investment out of adversaries' hands
6 members“Andy also succeeded in passing a law that cuts off American investment into Chinese military, surveillance, and technology companies.”View on their website ↗
“This is where we are with frontier AI right now, which is why we need to strengthen our export controls so advanced computer chips don’t fall into the wrong hands. And we need to treat the theft of frontier AI models like a national security threat by requiring labs to strengthen their security to government-grade standards.”View on their website ↗
“Compute Controls and “Know Your Customer” Requirements: We don’t sell nuclear centrifuges without knowing the buyer. Similarly, chip access must be regulated and traceable on national and international markets.”View on their website ↗
“International Public Cooperation and Governance Boards: We should negotiate a US-China treaty to pause and ban superintelligence, modeled on the Cold War deal in which Reagan and Gorbachev eliminated a class of nuclear missiles through inspections. A verification board would count chips and data centers, a scientific panel would share threat assessments, and a 24-hour hotline would flag incidents. Access to American chips and cloud services should be conditioned on signing and complying, and we should tighten chip export controls now.”View on their website ↗
“In order to achieve this, Congress must implement policies that counter China’s investments, protect American intellectual property from theft, and ensure fair global markets while safeguarding sensitive technologies.”View on their website ↗
“Export controls on the advanced AI chips are also critical to ensure that AI is developed in America, for the benefit of Americans.”View on their website ↗
“Protect national security amid innovation: Pass legislation to enforce and strengthen export controls to keep advanced AI chips out of the hands of adversaries who would use them against us.”View on their website ↗
Protect American technology and inventions from theft
6 members“This is where we are with frontier AI right now, which is why we need to strengthen our export controls so advanced computer chips don’t fall into the wrong hands. And we need to treat the theft of frontier AI models like a national security threat by requiring labs to strengthen their security to government-grade standards.”View on their website ↗
“While we must insist that China play by the rules when it comes to trade and intellectual property, we must also recognize that our shared futures are better when we cooperate with each other for the benefit of all of our people, rather than compete in a zero-sum arms race that makes all of us less safe.”View on their website ↗
“In order to achieve this, Congress must implement policies that counter China’s investments, protect American intellectual property from theft, and ensure fair global markets while safeguarding sensitive technologies.”View on their website ↗
“Last Congress, I introduced the Combatting Communist China Act, which would address U.S. supply chain dependence on China, prevent Chinese theft of intellectual property, and hold the Chinese government accountable for fentanyl trafficking.”View on their website ↗
“America is once again regaining its footing on the world stage, but we can’t let up. I will push for a foreign policy that defends our sovereignty, strengthens our alliances and confronts threats like Iran, Russia and China. This includes ending the importation of foreign sources of energy, cutting our dependence on Chinese manufacturing for critical goods, stopping the theft of our intellectual property and buying up U.S. farmland.”View on their website ↗
“Austin supports policies that keep AI innovation in the United States, protect American intellectual property, and prevent foreign adversaries from gaining the upper hand.”View on their website ↗
Limit regulation that slows tech innovation
2 members“Johnny believes that the federal government should partner with American innovators to create a national standard that helps grow the sector, streamlines development, and expands access to resources, while also supporting strong domestic energy infrastructure to power AI systems without burdening consumers.”View on their website ↗
“America should lead the world in innovation, and that starts with freedom. That means cutting burdensome regulations that slow progress and embracing pro-growth policies that power our economy and tech sector.”View on their website ↗
Cooperate with China on AI limits rather than race
1 member“International Public Cooperation and Governance Boards: We should negotiate a US-China treaty to pause and ban superintelligence, modeled on the Cold War deal in which Reagan and Gorbachev eliminated a class of nuclear missiles through inspections. A verification board would count chips and data centers, a scientific panel would share threat assessments, and a 24-hour hotline would flag incidents. Access to American chips and cloud services should be conditioned on signing and complying, and we should tighten chip export controls now.”View on their website ↗
“While we must insist that China play by the rules when it comes to trade and intellectual property, we must also recognize that our shared futures are better when we cooperate with each other for the benefit of all of our people, rather than compete in a zero-sum arms race that makes all of us less safe.”View on their website ↗
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