FEB 11, 2015 | US
BSA Urges Congress to Pass Updated Trade Promotion Authority Legislation in Joint Letter
WASHINGTON, DC — February 12, 2015 —
BSA | The Software Alliance, in partnership with five leading trade associations that represent hundreds of global technology and Internet companies, today sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging them to swiftly pass updated Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation – further recognizing today’s digital economy and the growing importance of the technology and Internet sectors.
“Trade Promotion Authority looks to the future, encourages continued innovation and guards against new forms of digital protectionism,” said BSA President and CEO Victoria Espinel. “This letter should send a clear message from the technology community that passing an updated TPA bill is critically important for ensuring our trade policy is ready for the 21st century, and ultimately for growing the economy and creating jobs.”
The joint letter is also signed by Computer and Communications Industry Association, Consumer Electronics Association, Internet Association, Information Technology Industry Council, Semiconductor Industry Association, Silicon Valley Leadership Group and TechNet. Click here for the full text of the letter.
ABOUT BSA
The Business Software Alliance (www.bsa.org) is the global trade association of the enterprise software industry, representing companies that are leaders in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and other cutting-edge technologies. We work in over 20 markets in the US, Europe, and Asia, advocating for policies that build trust in technology so that every industry sector and the public can benefit from innovation. BSA also supports its members and their customers by raising awareness of the risks of unlicensed software use and the benefits of software asset management, driving license compliance and software adoption around the world through sound IT procurement.