TechNet Welcomes Teddy Tanzer as Director of Federal Policy and Government Relations

Washington, D.C. - TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of tech CEOs and senior executives, today announced Teddy Tanzer as Director of Federal Policy and Government Rela tions. Based in Washington, D.C., Tanzer will drive TechNet's federal policy advocacy on key priorities, including tax, trade, energy, health and telehealth, financial technology, AI, and transportation.

"Establishing clear, consistent federal policies that protect American innovation and global competitiveness has never been more important," said TechNet President and CEO Linda Moore. "Teddy brings exceptional policy depth from Capitol Hill, the executive branch, and the private sector. His experience in congressional oversight, technology, and competition policy - including his leadership roles with the House Energy and Commerce Committee and at the Consumer Product Safety Commission - makes him an invaluable addition to our team. We are thrilled to welcome him to TechNet."

"Teddy's arrival strengthens an already high-performing federal policy team," said Mike Ward, TechNet's Senior Vice President for Federal Policy and Government Relations. "He brings a valuable combination of legal expertise, policy insight, and hands-on experience navigating Congress and federal agencies. Teddy will play a critical role in advancing TechNet's priorities on tax, trade, energy, healthcare, and transportation, and we're excited to have him help drive our advocacy at this important time."

"I'm honored to join TechNet at such a critical moment for technology policy," said Tanzer. "Tech issues are rapidly evolving, and the decisions made now will define America's technology leadership for decades. I look forward to working with TechNet's member companies and the entire team to advance smart, forward-looking policies that strengthen U.S. competitiveness and support responsible innovation."

Before joining TechNet, Tanzer served as a Senior Director of Invariant's technology and competition practice group, where he counseled leading technology companies on engaging with Congress and the administration on issues across technology, competition, and regulatory policy. Prior to joining Invariant, he was Senior Counsel on the Majority Staff of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee, where he advised the Chairwoman on issues within the subcommittee's jurisdiction.

Earlier in Teddy's career, he was Senior Counsel to now Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, providing legal and policy analysis on Commission business. He also worked on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for Chairmen Thune and Wicker, in addition to serving as a Legal Fellow in Senator Thune's office.

Teddy is licensed to practice law in New York and Washington, D.C. He received his Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts from Hobart College. Teddy was recognized as a 2024 Maverick PAC Future 40 honoree and is National Co-Chairman of Maverick PAC. He is active in the Hobart College Alumni Association, the Republican National Lawyers Association, and the Federalist Society.