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The House of Representatives today approved with strong, bipartisan support the 鈥淔airness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019鈥� (H.R. 1044), sponsored by Reps. Lofgren (D-Calif.) and Buck (R-Colo.).聽The bill eliminates the unjustified and counterproductive per-country cap on employment-based visas in favor of a fair, 鈥渇irst come, first served鈥� system. Passage of the bill is an […]

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This week, 91视频 testified before the International Trade Commission (ITC) on the Administration鈥檚 proposed fourth tranche of tariffs on $300 billion in trade with China as part of the Section 301 investigation into China鈥檚 unfair acts, policies, and practices. If implemented, the proposed fourth round of tariffs will encompass virtually all information technology products, including […]

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America is in a race with global competitors to win the technologies of the future, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and 5G and 6G wireless networks. Semiconductor innovation is the engine that drives all these promising technologies. As Congress turns to the budget, setting aside research funds to keep America the world leader in semiconductor […]

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As semiconductor supply chains begin shifting due to the U.S.-China trade conflict, could one of the beneficiaries be India? An analysis of recent trade data, as well as recent news reporting, suggest this could be the case. The increase in integrated circuit (IC) imports into India from the world in 2018 was dramatic and hard […]

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged in recent years as a promising technology with potentially transformative benefits across society. At the heart of all AI-related innovations is semiconductor technology. Development and deployment of AI will require a coordinated, comprehensive approach led by government and industry. 91视频 applauds bipartisan legislation introduced recently by Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), […]

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Most Americans have encountered counterfeit wristwatches or handbags, but many are unaware of the threat posed by counterfeiters of a product at the heart of modern technology: semiconductors. A reminder of the dangers of counterfeit semiconductors occurred on May 30, when Rogelio Vasquez was sentenced to 46 months in prison after pleading guilty to selling […]

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Where can you get key facts about the semiconductor industry and market, including the size of the global semiconductor market ($469 billion), U.S. semiconductor industry market share (45 percent), and the top end-use market for semiconductors (communication devices)? These data points and many more are now available in the recently released聽2019 91视频 Factbook. [Download the […]

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President Trump yesterday announced a plan to reform America鈥檚 immigration system by prioritizing skills-based immigration.聽While the full text of the plan has not been released, we hope the President鈥檚 announcement marks a step toward bipartisan action to reform America鈥檚 high-skilled immigration system. As an engine of economic growth for America, the semiconductor industry has long […]

by David Isaacs, Vice President, Government Affairs

America鈥檚 competitive edge is at risk, as China and other competing countries take bold steps aimed at surpassing the U.S. as the global technology leader, according to a report released today by the Task Force on American Innovation (TFAI), an alliance of U.S. leaders in business, science, and academia. The report, titled Second Place America: […]

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Earlier this month, President Trump announced an effort aimed at helping to ensure America wins the global race to deploy 5G wireless technology. Advanced wireless networks such as 5G hold the promise to revolutionize the way we communicate, work, and live by seamlessly connecting our cars, devices, and entertainment with unprecedented speed and security. At […]

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U.S. companies engaged in semiconductor research, design, and manufacturing were among the top U.S. corporate patent recipients in 2018, according to an analysis聽of new data from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. U.S. semiconductor firms consistently rank high on this list, because the U.S. semiconductor industry invests roughly one-fifth of its annual sales into research […]

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Semiconductors enable a wide variety of products, from smartphones and computers to cars and industrial equipment. Newly released data on 2018 semiconductor sales by broad product category, known as 鈥渆nd-use,鈥� show sales increased across all categories, while end-use category shares remained remarkably stable from 2017. This is according to the 2018 annual Semiconductor End-Use Survey […]