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Press Release: 02/28/23

SIA Welcomes Commerce Department Action to Initiate Critical CHIPS Act Incentives

WASHINGTON—Feb. 28, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer in response to the Commerce Department’s release of a Notice of Funding Opportunity, a procedural step that sets in motion the process for companies to apply for manufacturing grants under the CHIPS and Science Act (see […]

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Press Release: 02/23/23

SIA Welcomes Secretary Raimondo’s Commitment to Swift, Effective Implementation of CHIPS and Science Act

WASHINGTON—Feb. 23, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer regarding U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo’s remarks today on implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act. “Secretary Raimondo has been a tireless advocate for the CHIPS and Science Act, the historic new law that will reinvigorate chip […]

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Press Release: 02/14/23

SIA Urges Full Funding of CHIPS & Science Act Research Programs in President’s FY24 Budget

WASHINGTON—Feb. 14, 2023—Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) President and CEO John Neuffer today sent a letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young, encouraging her to include in the President’s Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) full funding for research and workforce programs authorized by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. “SIA […]

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Press Release: 02/07/23

President Biden Highlights Importance of CHIPS Enactment During State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON—Feb. 7, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer regarding President Biden’s State of the Union Address. “During tonight’s State of the Union Address, President Biden highlighted last year’s historic enactment of the CHIPS and Science Act, a landmark new law that will greatly strengthen […]

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Press Release: 12/21/22

SIA Applauds Increased Funding for Research, Workforce Development in Year-End Funding Package

WASHINGTON—Dec. 21, 2022—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from David Isaacs, SIA vice president of government affairs, regarding the inclusion of additional funding for key research agencies in the fiscal year 2023 (FY2023) Omnibus. SIA represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. […]

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Press Release: 11/30/22

New Report Identifies Challenges to Continued U.S. Leadership in Semiconductor Design, Innovation

Following enactment of landmark semiconductor manufacturing and research investments in the CHIPS and Science Act, new SIA-BCG study highlights need to advance federal policies to reinforce U.S. chip design, tech leadership WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2022—Following the historic enactment of the CHIPS and Science Act to reinvigorate domestic semiconductor manufacturing and research, the Semiconductor Industry Association […]

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Blog: 11/17/22

New Report Highlights Challenges and Opportunities Facing U.S. Semiconductor Industry

by Semiconductor Industry Association

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released its annual State of the Industry Report. The report highlights the current challenges facing the semiconductor industry, as well as opportunities for continued growth and innovation. In 2022, with the importance of semiconductors to the global economy continuing to grow, the semiconductor industry has worked tirelessly to speed […]

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Press Release: 11/01/22

Professors from UC-Santa Barbara and UC-San Diego to be Honored for Excellence in Semiconductor Research

WASHINGTON—Nov. 1, 2022— The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) and the Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) today announced the recipients of the 2022 University Research Awards: Dr. Mark J.W. Rodwell, Doluca Family Endowed Chair and Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Dr. Tajana Šimunić Rosing, Fratamico Endowed Chair […]

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Press Release: 10/27/22

New Report Identifies Target Areas for CHIPS R&D Investments

SIA-BCG study calls for new federal funds to be directed at five key areas of semiconductor R&D WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2022—Following landmark enactment in August 2022 of the CHIPS and Science Act to reinvigorate domestic semiconductor manufacturing and research, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) and the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) today released a report identifying […]

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Press Release: 09/29/22

SIA Applauds Appointment of Industry Leaders to Advise Commerce Department on CHIPS R&D Implementation

Industrial Advisory Committee is comprised of 24 industry reps from across the semiconductor ecosystem WASHINGTON—Sept. 29, 2022—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from President and CEO John Neuffer commending the U.S. Commerce Department’s appointment of an Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC) to provide guidance to the Secretary of Commerce on a range […]

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Press Release: 08/09/22

SIA Applauds Enactment of CHIPS Act

President Biden signed the bill into law earlier today; legislation includes critical semiconductor manufacturing incentives and research investments WASHINGTON—Aug. 9, 2022—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) released the following statement today from President and CEO John Neuffer commending President Biden for signing the CHIPS Act of 2022 (H.R. 4346) into law. The legislation provides $52 billion […]

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Press Release: 07/28/22

SIA Applauds House Passage of CHIPS Act, Urges President to Sign Bill into Law

Bill includes critical semiconductor manufacturing incentives and research investments that will strengthen America’s economy, national security, and chip supply chains WASHINGTON—July 28, 2022—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) released the following statement today from President and CEO John Neuffer commending House passage of the CHIPS Act of 2022 (H.R. 4346), legislation that would provide $52 billion […]

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