These ranking were based on the Scorecard ratings, as well as leadership on high tech issues. Region is important. The legislators from the South and Plains states tend to be about average. Political party is important. The average score for Republicans is higher than for Democrats.
Race is significant.
Black Representatives have a lower average score than non-black Representatives. Gender is not a good predictor of support for high tech. The average scores for men and women are almost identical in both the House and Senate. However, Democratic women have a higher average score than Democratic men, both in the House and in the Senate. Age and time in office matter.