The following statement is attributed to Kate Tummarello, Executive Director of Engine, regarding today’s introduction of the resolution designating August 18, 2021 as Congressional Startup Day:
Statement:
“Engine is grateful to Reps. Young Kim (R-Calif.) and Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) for introducing a resolution to officially designate today as Congressional Startup Day. We are proud to help organize Congressional Startup Day each year as an opportunity for tech entrepreneurs across the country to connect with their representatives and share both their successes and the challenges they still face. The startup ecosystem is a vital part of the economy, and startups must have a seat at the table to ensure the best policies for encouraging innovation across the U.S.”
Background:
Congressional Startup Day is an opportunity for members of Congress to witness the innovation and entrepreneurship taking place in their states and districts. Throughout the week of August 16th, Engine helps lawmakers meet with members of the startup ecosystem from their state or district. In addition to the dozens of meetings taking place this year, we have facilitated over 140 meetings between startups and members of Congress as part of Congressional startup day since 2018. And this year, Sen. Cory Booker (N.J.), Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (W.Va.), Rep. Young Kim (Calif.), and Rep. Dean Phillips (Minn.) are serving as co-chairs of Congressional Startup Day.
Follow the hashtags #CongressionalStartupDay and #StartupDay for updates from participating startups and government officials throughout the week.
