Fireside Chat with Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC) | LeadershIP 2026
In a CSIS‑hosted fireside chat, Rep. Deborah Ross (D‑NC) outlined her agenda to safeguard America’s innovation engine through stronger intellectual‑property (IP) protections and bipartisan legislation. As chief deputy whip and a member of the House Judiciary Committee’s IP subcommittee, Ross highlighted the Unleashing American Innovators Act and the Prevail Act, which seek to reform the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and curb value‑based patent fees that could cripple startups. Ross warned that recent administration policies—research funding cuts, restrictions on high‑skill immigration, and attacks on higher‑education institutions—are eroding the United States’ global competitive edge. She emphasized that robust IP rights, from patents to copyrights, are essential incentives for creators, entrepreneurs, and scientists, especially in her district’s Research Triangle, a hub of biotech and tech startups. Notable moments included Ross’s analogy that patents are “property rights” akin to land ownership, her recounting of AI‑driven sepsis detection at Duke, and her candid exchange with Sam Altman about the lack of AI ethics oversight. She also praised the National Humanities Center’s work teaching AI ethics to K‑12 educators, underscoring the need for a future‑ready workforce. The discussion underscored that bipartisan cooperation, sensible reform of the patent system, and proactive education on AI ethics are critical to maintaining U.S. leadership in innovation. Failure to act could drive talent and investment abroad, while effective policy could reinforce the American Dream for inventors and investors alike.
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