TechNet
Major bipartisan technology trade association representing executives from leading tech companies including Google, Apple, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft. One of the most influential tech lobbying groups, advocating strongly for federal preemption of state AI laws and innovation-friendly regulation.
TechNet spent $0.6M on federal AI lobbying in Q1 2026, with $4.0M in total tracked spending. The company is active in 5 states and focuses on federal preemption of state ai laws, innovation-friendly ai regulation, risk-based regulatory frameworks.
Federal Lobbying by Quarter
Public Position
Strongly advocates for a unified federal AI framework that preempts the patchwork of state AI laws. Supports risk-based regulation that avoids stifling innovation. Opposes prescriptive state-level mandates and promotes industry self-governance paired with federal oversight.
Policy Focus Areas
Key Lobbyists
Bills Lobbied On
- 📋S. 2714 (SAFE Innovation Framework Act)
- 📋H.R. 3369 (National AI Commission Act)
- 📋California SB 1047 (Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier AI Models Act)
- 📋Colorado SB24-205 (Consumer Protections for AI)
- 📋S. 3952 (Future of AI Innovation Act)
Notable Actions
- →Led multi-state campaign against Colorado SB24-205, the nation's first comprehensive AI consumer protection law
- →Organized CEO fly-ins to Capitol Hill advocating for federal AI preemption language
- →Published model federal AI framework adopted by several congressional offices as starting point for legislation
- →Filed comments opposing multiple state AI bills on behalf of member companies