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by Matthew Wayland, Global Policy Associate

SIA has long supported policies that safeguard national security without unduly harming commercial innovation, manufacturing, employment, and continued American leadership in critical technologies. Consistent with this stance, SIA recently submitted detailed public comments in response to the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) published on Aug. 13 by the Department of the Treasury regarding the development […]

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today issued the following statement in response to a recent news story about an SIA update to members on global market trends. “The news story in question included several inaccuracies. SIA, for example, did not issue any warnings or sound any alarms. The story focused on a set of widely […]

WASHINGTON—July 17, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement regarding potential additional government restrictions on semiconductors. “Recognizing that strong economic and national security require a strong U.S. semiconductor industry, leaders in Washington took bold and historic action last year to enact the CHIPS and Science Act to strengthen our industry’s global competitiveness […]

WASHINGTON—April 25, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer welcoming the Commerce Department’s release of a white paper advancing implementation of the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), an entity established by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 to promote semiconductor research and development. “Today’s […]

WASHINGTON—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer on the passing of Gordon Moore. “SIA mourns the loss of one of the greatest pioneers and innovators in history, Gordon Moore. His iconic vision, embodied by Moore’s Law, helped propel chip technology to new heights and inspire […]

WASHINGTON—Feb. 7, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer regarding President Biden’s State of the Union Address. “During tonight’s State of the Union Address, President Biden highlighted last year’s historic enactment of the CHIPS and Science Act, a landmark new law that will greatly strengthen […]

by Semiconductor Industry Association

As the devastating war in Ukraine continues, the U.S. semiconductor industry remains committed to fully complying with all export control regulations issued by the U.S. and allied partner nations to impede Russian aggression. The U.S. government and its partners have targeted the Russian defense industry’s reliance on imported microelectronics by issuing new sanctions and export […]

WASHINGTON—Dec. 21, 2022—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from David Isaacs, SIA vice president of government affairs, regarding the inclusion of additional funding for key research agencies in the fiscal year 2023 (FY2023) Omnibus. SIA represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. […]

Texas Instruments CEO Rich Templeton elected SIA Vice Chair San Jose, Calif., Nov. 18, 2022—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced Silicon Labs President and CEO Matt Johnson has been elected Chair of the SIA Board of Directors and Texas Instruments Chairman, President, and CEO Rich Templeton has been elected Vice Chair. SIA represents 99% […]

Industrial Advisory Committee is comprised of 24 industry reps from across the semiconductor ecosystem WASHINGTON—Sept. 29, 2022—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from President and CEO John Neuffer commending the U.S. Commerce Department’s appointment of an Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC) to provide guidance to the Secretary of Commerce on a range […]

Bill would provide $52 billion for semiconductor manufacturing incentives and research investments, also includes investment tax credit for chip manufacturing WASHINGTON—July 19, 2022—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) released the following statement from President and CEO John Neuffer applauding Senate action today to advance the CHIPS Act (H.R. 4346), legislation that would provide $52 billion for […]

WASHINGTON—May 26, 2022—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from President and CEO John Neuffer regarding President Biden’s recent announcement that he is launching the administration’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). IPEF aims to define shared objectives around trade facilitation, standards for the digital economy and technology, supply chain resiliency, decarbonization and clean […]