As Congress plays a crucial role in shaping the policies that impact all Americans, it has a vital responsibility to appoint leaders who ensure fairness and efficiency in the legislative process. Committee chairs, especially in the House of Representatives, wield tremendous influence over policy development and its progress toward becoming law.

America faces its most critical moment in history, with China dominating 37 of 44 critical technologies, posing a serious threat to our economic and national security. At the heart of this crisis lies a broken patent system that undermines innovation and entrepreneurial growth.

In this context, the nomination of Congressman Darrell Issa as the next IP Subcommittee Chair is deeply concerning. His track record reveals a pattern of supporting policies that benefit powerful corporations and foreign competitors, including China, rather than protecting American innovators and entrepreneurs.