Northern Virginia is a hub of innovation, an example of the best our nation has to offer in terms of technology. The region is home to the National Science Foundation, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and numerous Fortune 500 technology companies.
Congressman Moran understands the vital role the IT sector plays in Northern Virginia's economy and has a long record of support for this growing field. Virginia is fifth in the nation for the number of high-tech jobs and high-tech job creation and for the fourth straight year, Virginia led the nation in concentration of high-tech workers.
Understanding that the jobs of the 21st Century will require a foundation in Information Technology, Moran has encouraged increased investment in educating and training a technologically-literate workforce. Moran consistently supports robust job training programs and funding for higher education programs that help workers enter and advance in the IT industry.
Innovative technologies can serve a catalyst for the U.S. economy, which is still recovering from a recession. Additionally, high-tech jobs are often high-paying jobs. The average yearly wage for a technology-related job was $92,100– nearly twice as much as the average private sector job in Virginia.
Congressman Moran has long supported technology measures including Y2K litigation relief, H1B visas, employee stock option protections, and information security. A leader on free and fair trade, Congressman Moran founded the New Democratic Coalition understanding that to maximize our IT potential; we could not afford to ignore 90 percent of the world's consumers.
Congressman Moran’s efforts have been recognized by the Information Technology Industry Council, naming him "High Tech Legislator of the Year." He also received the distinction of being inducted into the American Electronics Association's Hall of Fame.
In the 112th Congress, Representative Moran will continue to support policies and take actions to foster IT growth. Bolstering IT will enable the U.S. to continue leading the world in innovation.