U.S. Public Policy News Archive

Delegation of SEMI Members Meet with DOE on Solid State Lighting Policy (Sep 2012)
U.S Commerce Department Implements 2011 Wassenaar Aragement Update (Aug 2012)
IP Survey Results and White Paper (Jul 2012)
SEMI Hosts Annual "Washington Forum-- Brings American Board to Washington, D.C. to Meet with Policymakers (Jun 2012)
Capitol Commentary: IP Challenges Theatening Innovation (May 2012)
SEMI Educates Policymakers on 450mm Transition
SEMI Advocates Bold Action to Expand U.S Solar manufacturing
President Obama Releases 2013 Budget;Advanced Manufacturing and Clean Energy Highlighted
State of the Union: President Obama Addresses Many SEMI Issues in Annual Speech
On Heading Up SEMI--a Strong Association
2011 Year in Review
Major Patent Reform Finalized
Congress Returns to Washington to Face Deadlines, Same Issues
SEMI Urges Lawmakers to Support Vital Programs
President Obama says High Tech Manufacturing is the Key to Growth
Help SEMI Eliminate Tariffs >
Industry Experts Lobby on Capitol Hill
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 Washington
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?
2010 ISS Blue Chip Panel
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.
SEMI U.S. Public Policy: Summary of Federal and State Opportunities
Creating New Horizons
Just Another Industry Crisis
SEMI PV Group Hosts PV Lobby Day
Solar Policy in the U.S
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”
Jobs More Important than Price per Watt for Key Policy Makers
Staying on Top of Grant Opportunities
Focus on the Future
Clean Energy: U.S. House Passes Legislation
Invent the Future
Understanding the Global Reach of U.S. Export Regulations
Advanced Manufacturing in the U.S.— Worth Fighting For
U.S. Stimulus Update: Funding Opportunities from the U.S. Government
Capitol Commentary
Final Stimulus Package Offers Opportunities for SEMI Members
Government Grants for the Private Sector— Find Out More Now
The SEMI Lobbying Campaign for the Economic Stimulus Bill
SEMI Letter to the Obama Transition Team
Capitol Commentary
President-Elect Faces Numerous Critical Issues Two Major Victories Cap a Busy Year
New Policy Focus for Solar Energy after ITC Extension
SEMI Interview: John Lushetsky, Solar Energy Technology Program, U.S. Dept of Energy
New Export Controls Announced—Ensure your Compliance!
SEMI Brussels Forum
Capitol Commentary
Never a Dull Moment on Capitol Hill
MKS Instruments CEO Testifies before the House Small Business Committee
SEMI to Congressional Leaders: Extend the Solar Tax Credit Now
SEMI Forms PV Public Policy Working Group
Broad Coalition Calls on Congress to Fix Tax Extenders Credit before Leaving
Capitol Commentary
Election 2008: SEMI Position Statement
PROFILE: John McCain
PROFILE: Barack Obama
Good News from Washington—Boost in Science Agency Funds
Pushing for Extension of the R&D and Solar Energy Tax Credits
An Opportunity for Grants: Solar America Initiative
National Nanotech Initiative Passes U.S. House
Innovation at Risk: Webcast on Intellectual Property
Capitol Commentary
Economic Stimulus Plan Provides Bonus Depreciation
R&D Funding: Mixed Results for 2007; Better Outlook for 2008
Alternative Energy Tax Credits
Patent Reform Bill Could See Action
SEMI Export Control Seminar in Shanghai
Deemed Exports under Review