by David Isaacs, Vice President, Government Affairs
The House of Representatives last night approved the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Modernization Act of 2015 (H.R. 2576), legislation that would enhance the protection of health and the environment, while also providing the semiconductor industry and other sectors with certainty in the selection and use of chemicals. We applaud the House for passing this […]
MORE THAN 250 ORGANIZATIONS SIGN DOCUMENT URGING POLICYMAKERS TO INVEST IN RESEARCH, EDUCATION, ADVANCED MANUFACTURING WASHINGTON—June 23, 2015—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), along with a coalition of more than 250 technology, business and academic leaders, today called on government leaders to enact a set of policies that promote growth and innovation. The groups outlined these […]
WASHINGTON—June 18, 2015—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today released the following statement from president and CEO John Neuffer applauding the House of Representatives for passing Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and urging the Senate to swiftly approve the House-passed TPA legislation so it can be sent to the […]
by John Neuffer, President and CEO
SIA is encouraged the House of Representatives today voted in favor of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) on a bipartisan basis, but we are disappointed it failed to approve accompanying legislation that would allow TPA to be signed into law by the president. The failure to get TPA across the finish line is a missed opportunity […]
by John Neuffer, President and CEO
With much at stake for the semiconductor industry, the U.S. economy, and our country’s standing in the world, the House of Representatives looks poised to vote this week on bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation. SIA has long advocated for TPA and yesterday joined a coalition of technology leaders asking the House to swiftly approve […]
INDUSTRY FORECAST PROJECTS GROWTH OF 3.4 PERCENT IN 2015, 3.4 PERCENT IN 2016, AND 3.0 PERCENT IN 2017 WASHINGTON—June 2, 2015—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today announced worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $27.6 billion for the month of April 2015, 4.8 percent higher than the April 2014 […]
WORLD SEMICONDUCTOR COUNCIL SET TO PRESENT ACTION ITEMS TO GOVERNMENTS WASHINGTON—May 27, 2015—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today commented on an agreement reached among global semiconductor industry leaders at the 19th annual meeting of the World Semiconductor Council (WSC) in Hangzhou, China last week on a series of policy proposals to strengthen the industry through […]
by Semiconductor Industry Association
On May 20, the House of Representatives approved the American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2015 (H.R. 880), bipartisan legislation that would strengthen the R&D tax credit and make it permanent. SIA applauds House passage of this needed legislation and urges the Senate to swiftly approve it as well. No industry has a greater commitment […]
by John Neuffer, President and CEO
On Friday night, the U.S. Senate approved bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority legislation that would foster free trade, promote job creation, and spur growth in the semiconductor industry and throughout the U.S. economy. SIA applauds the Senate for passing this much-needed legislation and urges the House of Representatives to move quickly to do the same. The […]
by Semiconductor Industry Association
The U.S. Census Bureau publishes annual data on exports by state, and the recently published full-year 2014 semiconductor state export numbers provide some interesting takeaways. First, all 50 U.S. states exported semiconductors in 2014. This reflects the regional diversification of semiconductor manufacturing and the pervasiveness of the semiconductor manufacturing supply chain in the United States. […]
by David Isaacs, Vice President, Government Affairs
The sound regulation of chemicals essential to semiconductor manufacturing is a key issue for the continued success of the U.S. semiconductor industry. SIA is encouraged that both houses of Congress have developed bipartisan bills (S. 697; House Discussion Draft) to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), including positive reforms on many issues of interest […]
by Semiconductor Industry Association
Earlier this year, SIA Chairman and Intel CEO Brian Krzanich made a major announcement launching Intel’s Global Diversity and Inclusion initiative. The initiative provides $300 million for support of women and under-represented minorities (URM), a strong leadership move and financial commitment to increase the number of women and URMs in tech. While it’s not a […]
