Plenary Session: VC Under the DC Microscope: Three Important Public Policy Issues Making a Big Impact

Venture investors and startups are increasingly coming under the microscope of federal policymakers and regulators. New public policy issues have also surfaced during the COVID-19 crisis that will have a long-lasting impact on the industry. In this session, we’ll take a deep dive into three important public policy issues every VC and entrepreneur should know, how to navigate them, and what to expect going forward. Session topics may include legislative response to COVID-19, immigration, and CFIUS.

Reading Materials

• CFIUS & VC: 3 Takeaways from the Final Rules and What Investors Must Know. By Jeff Farrah. National Venture Capital Association. January 27, 2020.  
• Coalition of Startup Advocates Voice Strong Support for IGNITE American Innovation Act. National Venture Capital Association.  August 3, 2020.
• Immigration Policy and the American Innovation Economy. Greenspring Associates.
• NVCA Endorses Phillips-Walorki Bill That Will Support Startups During Ecobomic Crisis.  National Venture Capital Association. August 6, 2020
• U.S. Regulators Propose Removing Limit on Banks’ Ownership of Venture Capital Funds. By Andrew Ackerman. The Wall Street Journal. January 30, 2020. 
• US rule changes could mean more startups would need government approval to hire immigrants. By Jeff Farrah. TechCrunch. March 11, 2019.