It is Innovation (i3)

ARLINGTON, VA – July 30, 2026 – Millions of American homes already contain technologies that can help meet the nation’s growing electricity demand, according to a new report from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®. With U.S. electricity demand expected to grow 19 to 35 percent by 2030, CTA’s new white paper shows how smart home technologies can strengthen the electric grid while helping consumers save energy and money.

ARLINGTON, VA – July 21, 2026 – The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®: “The Administration's latest ‘Section 338’ tariff actions on Canadian products make the business environment less certain for businesses on both sides of the border. Eliminating carve outs for U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) qualifying goods also undermines efforts to renew a deal that keeps American business globally competitive.

ARLINGTON, VA – July 16, 2026 – The following statement is attributed to Kinsey Fabrizio, President & CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®: "Congratulations to Samuel Negatu on his Senate confirmation to the U.S. International Trade Commission. We’re proud to see our colleague take on this important role in public service.

ARLINGTON, VA – June 12, 2026 – The following statement on the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA) is attributed to Michael Petricone, Sr. Vice President of Government Affairs, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®: “AICOA abandons an approach to antitrust policy that has delivered enormous benefits to Americans for decades.

ARLINGTON, VA – June 4, 2026 – The following statement is attributed to Kinsey Fabrizio, President & CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®: "CTA welcomes Representative Jay Obernolte and Representative Lori Trahan's dedicated bipartisan collaboration on AI policy. As Congress considers the future of AI governance, a key goal is creating a national framework that avoids a patchwork of state laws and provides the certainty American innovators need to compete.

Laura Ambrosio, CTA Manager, Policy Communications CES on the Hillon April 22 in Washington, D.C. “CES on the Hill brings together the people shaping an American-led technology future,” said Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair and CEO, CTA. “The United States is the best place to build and grow a business, but we need innovation-friendly policies to ensure American business stays globally competitive.

Laura Ambrosio, CTA Manager, Policy Communications ARLINGTON, VA – March 20, 2026– The following statement is attributed to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®: “President Trump recognizes an American-led AI future will unlock economic growth and spark innovation. His framework offers real steps to make that happen. We welcome the White House request for congressional action to advance AI innovation. One rulebook for AI will end the chaos of conflicting state AI laws.

The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®: “As American households face rising energy costs, Americans want to know the efficiency of the technology that powers their daily lives. For more than 30 years, American consumers and businesses who want to save energy and money have looked for the ENERGY STAR label as a trusted, government-backed indicator of that efficiency.

Carolyn Posner, CTA Director, Policy Communications ARLINGTON, VA – January 22, 2026 – The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® and Kinsey Fabrizio, President, CTA: “We are thrilled to congratulate​Dr.​Ximena Gates-Lincolao on her appointment as Chile’s new Minister of Science, Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation.

Carolyn Posner, CTA Director, Policy Communications The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®: “We commend the Congressional leaders who brokered today’s deal to reopen the federal government. When government works, America works. Business leaders need certainty that our government will keep the lights on and agency doors open to plan, invest, and build with confidence. This is just the first step.