U.S. Public Policy News

SEMI Americas 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.

Critical Issues

Innovation and Competitiveness: SEMI advocates for government support of basic research, math and science education, and tax policies that encourage R&D.

Solar Energy: SEMI strongly supports government programs and education efforts to advance solar power throughout the world. For more information on the SEMI PV Group, please click here.

Export Control: SEMI is actively working to modernize the current export control system, update control lists and improve license processing.

Global Trade: SEMI supports efforts to keep international trade expansion as an economic priority and the goal to double exports through the National Export Initiative.

Intellectual Property: SEMI advocates strong Intellectual Property (IP) protection to encourage and support innovation in high technology. For more information on IP, please click here.

News & Views: North America Public Policy

2011 Year in Review (December 2011)

Major Patent Reform Finalized (October 2011)

Congress Returns to Washington to Face Deadlines, Same Issues (September 2011)

SEMI Urges Lawmakers to Support Vital Programs (August 2011)

President Obama says High Tech Manufacturing is the Key to Growth (July 2011)

Help SEMI Eliminate Tariffs (June 2011)

Industry Experts Lobby on Capitol Hill (May 2011)

Public Policy News Archives

SEMI Global Update: North America Edition
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SEMI North America Public Policy Team

Maggie Hershey, senior director
Email: mhershey@semi.org

Jamie Girard, senior manager
Email: jgirard@semi.org

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