At a Science Committee hearing, I spoke with White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios about ensuring the Center for AI Standards and Innovation has the resources needed to evaluate advanced AI systems, expand access to computing power through the National AI Research Resource, and accelerate the deployment of commercial fusion energy. Congress and the Administration must work together to keep America at the forefront of scientific discovery and technological innovation.

Small tech biz around the world oppose #DMA-style frameworks. They worsen the integrated distribution pathways startups & small innovators benefit from most. Heartening to see so many members prioritizing this, as well as @POTUS response: truthsocial.com/@realDonaldT…

More than 100 attendees joined @actonline's packed Hill briefing on AICOA with @JosephVConiglio, @melugin_p, Chris Grimm, and K.J. Bagchi Read the recap: actonline.org/2026/07/23/eve… #TechPolicy #DigitalMarkets

Innovators Network Fellow @SatyaMarar examines how the SEARCH Act could import the EU DMA’s costs and unintended consequences into U.S. search markets. His latest article builds on his IN paper, The Case For and Against an American DMA. truthonthemarket.com/2026/07…

It's crunch time for @SenateCommerce on kids' safety, with a markup next week. Here's my latest in @rc_markets, "When Meta Wants Accountability, Watch Your Wallet." Bottom Line? Reject #ASAA, support #POPA.

The U.S. and EU agree on more than they don't. But @USTradeRep Greer is right: the #DMA unfairly targets U.S. tech firms and tries to "decide what their business models should be." Add it to #SmallTech's long list of #DMA objections.

Morgan Reed, President of @actonline, tells @BrodyMullinsDC how small businesses are already using AI to respond to RFPs faster, manage inventory, hire employees and grow.

Yesterday, I had the privilege of moderating @actonline packed Hill lunch briefing on #AICOA and small-business growth. Thank you to @morganwreed for keynote remarks and to @JosephVConiglio , @melugin_p , K.J. Bagchi, and Chris Grimm for a great panel discussion.

Join @actonline & @melugin_p at 12:15pm TODAY for a discussion of AICOA 👇

In today’s AI ecosystem, a slow regulatory review is a death sentence for American small business innovation. In 2025, U.S. M&A reviews dragged out to a historic average of 12.3 months. For tech breakthroughs—which face obsolescence within months—this timing is devastating. Acquisitions are the primary exit path for over 90% of venture-backed startups. When regulators run out the clock, they starve the small businesses driving competition. Read our new report, "M&A Review in the AI Era," to see why America needs faster, more predictable merger guidelines to keep our tech edge. 👇 actonline.org/merger-acquisi…

“The Unitary Executive doctrine and President Trump is a marriage made in hell.” open.substack.com/pub/herbho…

Next Thursday. AICOA is back. Join @actonline on the Hill to unpack it w/ @JosephVConiglio from @ITIFdc @melugin_p from @ceidotorg K.J. Bagchi from @ProgressChamber & Chris Grimm from @DevsAlliance July 2, 12:15pm. Rayburn 2237. eventbrite.com/e/what-big-te…

California’s reputation as a global hub for innovation and economic growth is under serious threat because of AB 1776 (The COMPETE Act). We have joined a broad coalition of voices in strongly opposing this bill (hubs.la/Q04mmRz90))

CEI joins Association for Competitive Technology in opposition to proposed antitrust framework in AB 1776.

@morganwreed is making his @the535news debut today at 12:40pm ET...tune in when he talks with @BrodyMullinsDC about a few of @actonline member priorities and what we're watching in Congress. Tune in at 12:40pm ET: 535.news/

Today, @actonline joined a broad coalition urging CA lawmakers to oppose AB 1776. The bill would create a vague antitrust framework that risks more uncertainty for startups, small developers, and the digital ecosystems they rely on to compete. actonline.org/2026/06/22/coa…

🚨 LIVE: AICOA would make it harder for leading US firms to innovate, integrate services, and compete in the global tech race. @JosephVConiglio, @GDufault, @RonnaMcDaniel, @ppi's Diana Moss, & @jack_g_nicastro discuss what’s at stake. Tune in now ⤵️ piped.video/live/hYQ-J6ynBXc

What happens in California rarely stays in California. The recently introduced COMPETE Act (AB 1776) claims to help small businesses but actually places a dark legal cloud over startup growth by outlawing ordinary product design and platform integration features. Read @KedharDC's take on the COMPETE Act: actonline.org/2026/06/05/cal…