EIA Policy Priorities
The Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) is the leading advocate in Washington, D.C., for the U.S. high-tech industry. The Alliance, which traces its origins to the Radio Manufacturers Association (chartered in 1924), is a partnership of electronic and high-tech associations and companies whose mission is to promote the market development and competitiveness of the $400 billion U.S. high-tech and electronics industries through domestic and international policy efforts. EIA's nearly 1,000 corporate members provide products and services ranging from microscopic electronic components to state-of-the-art defense, space and industry high-tech systems, as well as the full range of telecommunications and consumer electronics products.
EIA serves as an essential link to Congress and the Administration. Through proactive advocacy in the legislative and regulatory arenas, EIA provides a powerful voice for members to effectively address the challenges of international competitiveness faced by our industry. Working with our sector partners and corporate members, EIA has determined seven policy priority areas in which the entire high-tech industry has a vested interest: Innovation & Global Competitiveness, Cyber Security (through the Internet Security Alliance, Environmental Policy, Information & Communications Technology, Tax & Economic Policy, Federal ICT Acquisition Policy, and International Trade.
EIA works together with our sectors and member companies to provide a coordinating mechanism and organized structure to continually develop industry positions and work to achieve meaningful policy results related to these issue areas. EIA's legislative activities reflect the ever-changing Congressional calendar, while regulatory initiatives follow the more formalized administrative rulemaking process.
In addition, EIA sponsors numerous programs and events inside and outside the Beltway, featuring industry representatives and other valuable speakers who address cutting-edge issues and providing outstanding forums and networking opportunities. The exchange of views and experiences that takes place provides companies with an information network to enhance their own competitive position in the marketplace.
