News & Views: North America Public Policy

SEMI Export Control Proposals Implemented by the U.S.
SEMI Hosts Successful 2010 Washington Forum

America Competes Act: Letter from SEMI North America President to U.S. House of Representatives

U.S. Government Announces Major Export Control Reform Initiative

The Industry Heads to Washingtonby Maggie Hershey (May 2010)

Progress in PV and LEDs Intertwined with Public Policy

The Green Bank: Financing America’s Transition to a Clean Energy Economy

SEMI PV Group Solar Policy, March 2010

Obama Releases FY2011 Budget: What’s in it for our Industry?by Jonathan Davis (March 2010)

2010 ISS Blue Chip Panel(see Luminary #6 Question)

SEMI Export Control Proposals Approved Globally

Can Government Help High Tech and Spur Economic Growth?

Key Solar Policy Webcast: Importance of Feed-in Tariffs in Driving Global PV Demand

Feed-in Tariffs: Best Way to a Sustainable Solar Future(White Paper)

What a Year in Washington D.C. by Maggie Hershey (Dec 2009)

SEMI U.S. Public Policy: Summary of Federal and State Opportunities

Creating New Horizonsby Jonathan Davis (Nov 2009)

Just Another Industry Crisisby Jonathan Davis (Oct 2009)

SEMI PV Group Hosts PV Lobby Day

Solar Policy in the U.Sby Jonathan Davis (Sept 2009)

SEMI PV Group Announces PV Lobby Day

Feed-In Tariffs Have Earned a Role in U.S. Energy Policy

U.S. Stimulus News for Solar: Tax credits and Grants in Lieu of ITC

“Up Periscope”by Jonathan Davis (Aug 2009)

Jobs More Important than Price per Watt for Key Policy Makers

Staying on Top of Grant Opportunities

Focus on the Futureby Jonathan Davis (July 2009)

Clean Energy: U.S. House Passes Legislation

Invent the Futureby Jonathan Davis (June 2009)

Understanding the Global Reach of U.S. Export Regulations

Capitol Commentaryby Maggie Hershey (May 2009)

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SEMI North America is a strong advocate for the best interests of the manufacturing supply chains for the microelectronic, display and photovoltaic industries. By engaging U.S. policymakers on critical issues, we positively influence policies and laws that support the growth of our industry. We help our members thrive in the competitive global marketplace.

SEMI North America Public Policy Team

Maggie Hershey, senior director, Public Policy, SEMI North America. Email: mhershey@semi.org

Jamie Girard, manager, SEMI North America Public Policy. Email: jgirard@semi.org

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Resources

Alliance for Science and Technology Research in America

American Association for the Advancement of Science

American Competitiveness Initiative

Compete America

R&D Credit Coalition

Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA)

Small Business Innovation Research Program