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Blog: 01/29/20

91成人 Applauds New Senate Legislation to Advance 鈥業ndustries of the Future鈥

by 91成人

Earlier this month, a bipartisan group of Senate leaders introduced legislation, the Industries of the Future Act of 2020 (S. 3191), aimed at advancing U.S. leadership in the semiconductor-enabled technologies of the future, including artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, quantum computing, and next-generation wireless networks. 91成人 applauds the introduction of the bill and urges Congress to […]

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Blog: 01/21/20

Appropriations Law Highlights Importance of U.S. Leadership in Semiconductors

by 91成人

At the close of 2019, the President signed into law the Fiscal Year 2020 Appropriations Act, which allocates funding for a range of federal agencies, including two 鈥 the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 鈥 that support critical semiconductor research. 91成人 applauds enactment of this legislation and […]

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Blog: 12/10/19

USMCA Deal a Victory for High-Tech Trade

by John Neuffer, President and CEO

The White House and House Democrats today reached a deal on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), paving the way for congressional passage of the North American trade pact. 91成人 welcomes today鈥檚 agreement and urges swift ratification of the USMCA. The USMCA is a big win for free trade and America鈥檚 global technology leadership. The agreement will […]

Trade
Blog: 11/15/19

Congressional Commission Highlights Priorities for Advancing AI

by 91成人

On Nov. 4, the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI) released its interim report to Congress detailing the Commission鈥檚 assessment of challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI) for U.S. national security. The report includes a variety of recommendations that align with 91成人 policy priorities, including the need for increased research funding and […]

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Blog: 10/31/19

Senate-Approved Appropriations Bill Supports Semiconductor Research

by 91成人

The Senate today approved legislation that appropriates funding for a range of federal agencies, including two 鈥 the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 鈥 that support critical semiconductor research. 91成人 applauds Senate passage of this bill and urges the House and Senate to work together on final […]

Research
Blog: 09/24/19

New ITIF Report Underscores Need to Increase Semiconductor-Related Federal R&D Investments

by 91成人

Given the well-documented economic research linking historical semiconductor innovation to productivity growth, policymakers should consider federal investments in semiconductor technology as a no-brainer and a very wise investment for boosting productivity and driving economic growth. A newly released ITIF report underscores this point. The report argues federal R&D investment in areas related to semiconductor technology […]

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Blog: 09/09/19

91成人 Commends DOE Research Initiative, Calls for Robust Federal Investments to Advance Semiconductor Technology

by 91成人

In public comments submitted to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) last week, 91成人 called for a major increase in funding for research to advance semiconductor technology and harness the transformative, semiconductor-enabled technologies of the future, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and advanced wireless networks. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry met with the 91成人 Board […]

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Blog: 07/25/19

The 2019 91成人 Databook: Your Source for Comprehensive Semiconductor Industry and Market Data

by 91成人

The 2019 91成人 Databook is now available!聽 Complete with tons of data on the global semiconductor market, the U.S. semiconductor industry, and the top end markets for semiconductors, the 2019 91成人 Databook is your go-to comprehensive resource for all things semiconductors. The 2019 91成人 Databook presents easy-to-understand graphics and tables of the trends in the […]

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Blog: 07/22/19

Policymakers Should Prioritize Research Investments as Appropriations Negotiations Move Forward

by 91成人

President Trump today announced the administration and congressional leaders have reached agreement on a deal to raise federal spending levels and extend the debt limit for the next two years. 91成人 is encouraged by this announcement and urges policymakers to prioritize research funds during the appropriations process to keep America the world leader in semiconductor […]

Research
Blog: 07/10/19

91成人 Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Remove Per-Country Immigration Caps on Employment-Based Visas

by 91成人

The House of Representatives today approved with strong, bipartisan support the 鈥淔airness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019鈥 (H.R. 1044), sponsored by Reps. Lofgren (D-Calif.) and Buck (R-Colo.).聽The bill eliminates the unjustified and counterproductive per-country cap on employment-based visas in favor of a fair, 鈥渇irst come, first served鈥 system. Passage of the bill is an […]

Workforce & Immigration
Blog: 06/21/19

91成人 Testifies on Impact of Proposed 301 Tariffs on U.S. IT Industry

by 91成人

This week, 91成人 testified before the International Trade Commission (ITC) on the Administration鈥檚 proposed fourth tranche of tariffs on $300 billion in trade with China as part of the Section 301 investigation into China鈥檚 unfair acts, policies, and practices. If implemented, the proposed fourth round of tariffs will encompass virtually all information technology products, including […]

Trade
Blog: 06/18/19

Congress Should Triple Federal Investments in Semiconductor Research

by John Neuffer, President and CEO

America is in a race with global competitors to win the technologies of the future, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and 5G and 6G wireless networks. Semiconductor innovation is the engine that drives all these promising technologies. As Congress turns to the budget, setting aside research funds to keep America the world leader in semiconductor […]

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