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GLOBAL ADVOCACY

SEMI serves as the voice of the microelectronics industry and represents collective interests on public policy issues ranging from trade and tax to workforce development and R&D funding.

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TRADE & EXPORT CONTROL

We seek to ensure that export controls on technology are narrowly tailored to specific national security concerns

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TAX POLICY

Advising on tax policies can help to shape them into powerful incentives to strengthen the semiconductor supply chain.

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CHIPS ACT

We track the latest CHIPS Act developments and provide resources and guidance on the application process for incentives.

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WHAT SEMICONDUCTOR ORGANIZATIONS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CHIPS FOR AMERICA ACT

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U.S. Department of Commerce Addressing CHIPS Act Applications

U.S. Department of Commerce Addressing CHIPS Act Applications

CHIPS Act Application webinar Hear from the source
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The CHIPS and Science Act Application is Live - What’s Next?

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Final Rule on US CHIPS Act National Security Guardrails

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Secure CHIPS Act Funding with Expert Workforce Development Support

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SEMI Global Advocacy delivers MORE value for the $2 trillion microelectronics industry. Promoting free trade, open markets and the protection of intellectual property (IP), SEMI has served as the voice of the microelectronics design and manufacturing industry since 1970 – advocating and influencing public policy to speed time to better business results for members worldwide. SEMI meets with lawmakers to advance the industry’s interests and influence policy around trade and export controls, taxes, IP, research and development, STEM education, workforce development, and environment, health and safety.

 

Get involved or contact SEMI’s advocacy staff for perspectives and positions on vital industry issues. SEMI’s long and proven track record of success influencing public policy includes efforts ranging from decontrolling anisotropic plasma dry etching equipment to modernizing the international taxation system and maintaining the R&D credit in the United States. SEMI Advocacy delivers MORE value for your business.

Our Policy Work

Intellectual Property
SEMI supports strong protections and better enforcement for IP, and is involved in global research and education in this area.

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Immigration
Immigration is central to innovation and economic growth. SEMI supports efforts that will reform the current immigration system and allow talent to come to and stay in the United States.

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R&D Funding
SEMI advocates for government support of basic research, math and science education to fuel continuous advances in microelectronics technologies.

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Environment, Health and Safety
SEMI members collaborate to address critical environment, health and safety issues to assure sustainable industry operations.

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SEMI Foundation
The SEMI Foundation supports education and career awareness in the field of high technology through a variety of interactive programs.

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Insights & Guidance

We want to hear from you! Let us know what issues are important to you, your employees, and your company. Share your feedback and let us know how we can better serve your Advocacy interests.

John Cooney

Vice President, Global Public Policy & Advocacy jcooney@semi.org

Royal Kastens

Director, Public Policy & Advocacy SEMI rkastens@semi.org

Christopher Frieling

Director, Advocacy and Public Policy, SEMI Europe cfrieling@semi.org

Junko Collins

Standards & Advocacy SEMI Japan 81-3-3222-5819 jcollins@semi.org

Jasmine Huang

Project Executive, Public Advocacy SEMI Taiwan jasminehuang@semi.org

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