The measure now awaits the president’s signature. On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed legislation to support the production of semiconductors, increase employment in that industry, and technologically…
Read MoreMicrochips
Senate Passes Chip Manufacturing Bill
The objective is stronger competition with China. With a large bipartisan majority, the Senate on Wednesday passed a $280 billion bill to subsidize the domestic microchip manufacturing industry…
Read More
Secretary Yellen Calls for Less Reliance on Chinese Trade
Supports strengthening supply chain with allies. The Department of the Treasury released excerpts from a speech that Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen gave in South Korea on Tuesday. The…
Read MoreGovernors, Mayors Urge Congress to Pass Chip Legislation
Bipartisan state and local politicians are concerned about retaining domestic manufacturing. Semiconductor manufacturing legislation is expected to come before Congress for a vote this week. Several state governors…
Read More
Commerce Department Endorses New Semiconductor Factory
Supports passage of Bipartisan Innovation Act On Monday, the Commerce Department announced the company GlobalWafers’ intent to base their next 300-millimeter silicon wafer factory in Sherman, Texas. The…
Read MoreLegislators Propose Review of Semiconductor Supply Chain
Chips are primarily produced in Taiwan. A bipartisan group of legislators in the House of Representatives led by Representative Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin is proposing a systematic review…
Read More
President Visits Samsung Plant in South Korea
He is advocating for legislation to boost chip making. A Samsung semiconductor plant was among the stops made by President Biden as he begins his trip to Asia.…
Read More
High Tech Support Bill Introduced in House
Legislation would strengthen U.S. technology and research. A $250 billion tech bill to address supply chain and chip shortages, increase competition with foreign sources, and strengthen American research…
Read More
Commerce Department Announces Microelectronics Advisory Committee
The committee will bring together industry experts to help form federal policy. On December 1, the Department of Commerce revealed that they were beginning the process of recruiting…
Read MoreCommerce Department Hosts Semiconductor Roundtable
Group seeks to address the shortages and the impact on the auto industry. The Department of Commerce hosted a roundtable discussion on the current semiconductor shortage and its…
Read More