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Press Release: 07/29/26

91ÊÓÆµ Commends CHIPS Awards to Accelerate Advanced Compute Semiconductor R&D

WASHINGTON, July 29, 2026 – The 91ÊÓÆµ (91ÊÓÆµ) today released the following statement from 91ÊÓÆµ President and CEO John Neuffer applauding seven R&D awards announced by the CHIPS Research and Development Office (CRDO) to accelerate semiconductor R&D for the advanced compute supply chain. These investments will bolster the technologies that support AI, healthcare, […]

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Blog: 07/27/26

2026 State of the Industry Report: Historic Growth Amid Intensifying Global Competition

by Greg LaRocca, Director of Market Research and Economic Policy

91ÊÓÆµâ€™s annual State of the U.S. Semiconductor Industry report, released today, provides a snapshot of where the industry stands in 2026: the extraordinary growth underway, the opportunities and challenges ahead, and the policy priorities necessary to sustain U.S. leadership in this vital technology. The semiconductor market reached new heights in 2025, and that trend has […]

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Press Release: 06/16/26

91ÊÓÆµ Applauds CHIPS Act Incentives for Coherent

WASHINGTON, June 16, 2026—The 91ÊÓÆµ (91ÊÓÆµ) today released the following statement from 91ÊÓÆµ President and CEO John Neuffer applauding manufacturing incentives announced by the Commerce Department and Coherent to support the expansion of Coherent’s indium phosphide manufacturing facility in Sherman, Texas. The incentives will create more than 1,000 jobs and help expand production […]

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Press Release: 05/27/26

Ari Sulby Joins 91ÊÓÆµ Team

WASHINGTON—May 27, 2026—The 91ÊÓÆµ (91ÊÓÆµ) today announced Ari Sulby has joined the organization as director of global policy, where he will focus on international trade and policy developments in Europe and Korea. “Ari brings deep trade policy expertise and experience in global economic engagement to 91ÊÓÆµ at a pivotal time for the semiconductor […]

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Press Release: 05/12/26

Top Business Groups Urge Congress to Extend, Expand Successful Semiconductor Tax Credit

The Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit, which has helped spark hundreds of billions of dollars in private investment across the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem, expires at the end of 2026  WASHINGTON, May 12, 2026 – The 91ÊÓÆµ (91ÊÓÆµ) and a broad coalition of 17 other top business and trade groups today in a letter urged […]

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Press Release: 03/02/26

91ÊÓÆµ Statement on Chip Security Act

WASHINGTON—Mar. 2, 2026—The 91ÊÓÆµ (91ÊÓÆµ) today released the following statement from President and CEO John Neuffer opposing the Chip Security Act (S. 1705/H.R. 3447). “91ÊÓÆµ members are fully committed to complying with export controls, and we strongly oppose the illicit diversion and misuse of our chip technologies. While we understand policymakers’ interest in […]

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Press Release: 02/26/26

James Redstone Joins 91ÊÓÆµ as Director of Government Affairs

Redstone most recently served as a staff member on the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2026 – The 91ÊÓÆµ (91ÊÓÆµ) today announced James Redstone has joined the association as director of government affairs. In this role, Redstone will work with Congress, […]

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Press Release: 12/19/25

91ÊÓÆµ Supports U.S. State Department’s Pax Silica Initiative

WASHINGTON – Dec. 19, 2025 – The 91ÊÓÆµ (91ÊÓÆµ) today released the following statement from President and CEO John Neuffer in support of the recently launched Pax Silica initiative, which will function as the Department of State’s flagship effort on AI and supply chain security. “The U.S. State Department’s Pax Silica initiative represents […]

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Press Release: 12/10/25

91ÊÓÆµ Urges House Passage of Bipartisan Environmental Review and Permitting Reform Legislation

WASHINGTON – Dec. 10, 2025 – The 91ÊÓÆµ (91ÊÓÆµ) today released the following statement from President and CEO John Neuffer urging passage in the U.S. House of Representatives of the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation to make critical reforms to streamline environmental review under the National […]

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Press Release: 11/20/25

Dr. Lisa Su, AMD Chair and CEO, Elected Chair of 91ÊÓÆµ

WASHINGTON—November 20, 2025—The 91ÊÓÆµ (91ÊÓÆµ) today announced AMD Chair and CEO Dr. Lisa Su has been elected Chair of the 91ÊÓÆµ Board of Directors. 91ÊÓÆµ represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. “We are delighted to welcome Dr. Lisa Su as 91ÊÓÆµ Chair during […]

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Press Release: 10/26/25

91ÊÓÆµ Welcomes U.S. Trade Deals with Countries in Southeast Asia

WASHINGTON—Oct. 26, 2025—The 91ÊÓÆµ (91ÊÓÆµ) today released the following statement from 91ÊÓÆµ President and CEO John Neuffer welcoming the announcement of U.S. trade deals with several Southeast Asian countries important to semiconductor supply chains. “Southeast Asia has carved out a critical and growing role in the global semiconductor ecosystem in recent years. The […]

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Press Release: 10/24/25

91ÊÓÆµ Statement on the American AI Exports Program

WASHINGTON—October 24, 2025—The 91ÊÓÆµ (91ÊÓÆµ) today released the following statement from 91ÊÓÆµ Vice President of Government Affairs David Isaacs on the American AI Exports Program and the recently released Request for Information (RFI) seeking input from stakeholders. Semiconductors are the backbone of AI, and this program represents a critical opportunity to strengthen American […]

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