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Lawmakers Urge Faster Tech Investment as U.S. Competes With China

U.S. lawmakers warned that delays in regulation, infrastructure, and research funding weaken American leadership.

Sergio Romero

Jan 28, 2026 — 2 min read

Screenshot of Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash, and Todd Young, R-Ind., at the CSIS event on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28, 2026 – U.S. lawmakers said the United States must move faster to secure its technological edge over China, warning that regulatory delays, infrastructure bottlenecks, and uneven investment could weaken American leadership in emerging technologies.

Speaking at an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies on Wednesday, Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind., and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., discussed a long-term strategy focused on investment, defense, and alliances with other technology-leading nations.

Young said the United States continues to lead in the development and deployment of advanced technologies but needs a more systematic approach to remain competitive. He framed the challenge around three priorities: Investing in innovation, protecting critical infrastructure, and building international technology partnerships.

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