ITServe Capitol Hill Day to Help Advocate For Policies That Benefit IT Industries

“The Capitol Hill Day planned to be organized by ITServe Alliance in Washington, DC on June 11, 2025 offers us a unique and powerful way to advocate for policies and legislation that impact the small and medium size IT industries in the United States,” said Sateesh Nagilla, Director of ITServe Alliance Policy Advocacy Committee (PAC) & Immigration. “We are encouraged by the overwhelming support from our members, who have expressed keen interest in being part of this critical event, where we have the opportunity to meet in person with US Representatives and Senators, including influential committee chairs and members, whose decisions impact our businesses.”

Reiterating that “the daylong event on Capitol Hill will have individual one-on-one meetings and interactive sessions with US Congressmen, Senators and their staff,” Anju Vallabhaneni, President of ITServe said. “ITServe Alliance’s Capitol Hill Day will serve as a critical platform in educating policymakers on important issues that impact our members and the business community, ensuring that our needs and views are reflected in policy debates and outcomes on Capitol Hill.”

“ITServe Alliance has been consistently working to protect the needs of its members,” said Sudheer Chakka, CPAC- Managing Director. “To that end, ITServe Alliance has been consistently working with the Lawmakers on behalf of its members on Capitol Hill and with the US Administration. Capitol Day is the perfect way for ITServe Alliance to use its collective voice to communicate with policymakers on the issues that are important to our members.”

Raghu Chittimalla, ITServe Alliance Governing Board Chair said, “Capitol Hill Day is a vital part of ITServe Alliance, which was born out of the necessity to be the voice of IT companies in the United States, advocating for our rights, with the objective of providing insights to lawmakers working toward meaningful changes that will benefit the IT industry and the larger society across the nation.”

According to Siva Moopanar, President-Elect of ITServe, “A major objective of the Capitol Hill Day is to showcase to the lawmakers some of the significant contributions of the ITServe members to the country’s economy through Technology & Innovation, local employment, and STEM education. The event will address key concerns faced by small businesses, including the need for high-skilled immigration reforms.”

A key objective of ITServe has been to raise awareness among lawmakers and the broader community about the positive impact of high-skilled legal immigration programs on businesses. Through constructive engagement and collaboration with Members of Congress and Senators, ITServe aims to address misconceptions and advocate for thoughtful legislation that supports economic growth and serves the best interests of the nation.

The U.S. needs to maintain its leadership in technology and innovation, One critical factor faced in the US Tech sector is the lack of high-skilled workers. The U.S. has a large skills gap – availability of workers vs the openings for talent in the IT sector.

The US needs the brightest minds from all over the world to keep its wide lead in technology and innovation. Foreign (nonimmigrant) workers fill a critical need in the U.S. labor market, particularly in the technology field. A large number of foreign students do not get their H1Bs work visas due to a very narrow Quota, resulting in the US losing world-class skills and talents despite providing them with top education and training in the US.

Despite the rhetoric, The research shows that H-1B workers complement U.S. workers, filling employment gaps in many technology occupations, and expand job opportunities for all across the United States. They play a crucial role in bolstering the U.S. economy, fostering innovation, and enriching the fabric of American society through their skills, contributions, and diverse backgrounds.

They bring diverse perspectives and knowledge to American workplaces, facilitating knowledge transfer and skills development by engaging in research and development activities, particularly in STEM fields, which contribute to scientific advancements and technological progress. Foreign-born workers with technology skills join with native-born workers with technology skills to build a dynamic economy in the United States.

Studies have shown that skilled immigrants’ contributions to the U.S. economy help create new jobs and new opportunities for economic expansion. The report, titled “New American Fortune 500 in 2024: The Largest American Companies and Their Immigrant Roots,” found that 46% of the Unicorns among the Fortune 500 companies were started by high skilled immigrants or their children.

The 230 high skilled legal immigrant-founded companies made $8.6 trillion in revenue in 2023. More than two out of five of America’s top-earning companies were founded by an high skilled legal immigrant or the child of an immigrant, a record high, according to a report by the American Immigration Council.

It is estimated that an increase in high skilled work Visas could create a significant ripple effect with an additional 1.3 million new jobs and add close to $158 billion to the gross domestic product in the United States by 2045. It would also stop or reduce the effect of the “reverse brain drain” from the US to other countries.

ITServe was born out of the necessity to protect the interests of the small and midsized IT Service companies in US. A major objective of ITServe Alliance has been to protect its members’ needs. To that end, ITServe Alliance, through its PAC team advocates on Capitol Hill and with the US Administration. Capitol Hill Day serves as a perfect platform to communicate the collective voice of 2,500 ITServe member companies with key policymakers on important issues to our members.

About ITServe Alliance:

Founded in 2010, ITServe’s vision has been to empower local communities by creating, retaining, and fostering employment opportunities within the United States. ITServe has an active membership of 2,500 1800 + members, and 24 Chapters established across the United States, who are small & medium-sized companies that create local employment and fulfill the growing demand for highly skilled professionals in America.

Together, the ITServe members have 175,000+ IT professionals employed throughout the U.S. and generate over $15 billion in revenue annually. Unlike the large IT outsourcing companies, member companies of ITServe retain the top IT talent within the US even during economic downturns.

ITServe and its member community are committed to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and actively contributing to local communities nationwide, particularly in the realm of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. For information on ITServe and its many noble initiatives, please visit: www.itserve.org