The following statement is from Gary Shapiro, CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® on the election of U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) as the next U.S. Senate Majority Leader: 
 
“The Consumer Technology Association congratulates Sen. Thune on his selection as the next Majority Leader. We look forward to continuing our work with Majority Leader Thune and members of Congress on both sides of the aisle to support America’s innovators and tech consumers. 

CTA Innovation Agenda priorities include: 

• Encouraging pro-innovation policies to foster entrepreneurship and allow technologies to thrive;   

• Advancing fair trade and cross-border digital policies to open global markets;   

• Strengthening STEM education and workforce development to prepare Americans of all backgrounds for the jobs of tomorrow.  

Read more about CTA’s policy priorities here.