STAR Act of 2025

Reported lobbying issue

Science/Technology: Policies related to transportation funding. Policies related to connected and automated vehicle technologies. Policies related to Artificial Intelligence and immersive technologies. 6G, STAR Act (HR 802), AI and CHIPS 2.0 Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: H.R. 802 STAR Act of 2025 6G, AI and CHIPS 2.0 Semi design tax credit Trade (domestic/foreign): Policies related to transportation funding. Policies related to connected and automated vehicle technologies. Policies related to Artificial Intelligence and immersive technologies. Automotive Industry: Policies related to transportation funding. Policies related to Artificial Intelligence and immersive technologies. V2X deployment plan, surface transportation reauthorization, BUILD America 250 Act (HR 8870), Policies related to connected & automated vehicle technologies including Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 (S 4429/HR 8730), SELF DRIVE Act of 2026 (HR 7390) Telecommunications: Policies related to transportation funding. Policies related to connected and automated vehicle technologies. Policies related to Artificial Intelligence and immersive technologies. Issues related to spectrum 6G, STAR Act (HR 802), AI and CHIPS 2.0 Roads/Highway: Policies related to transportation funding. Policies related to Artificial Intelligence and immersive technologies. V2X deployment plan, surface transportation reauthorization, BUILD America 250 Act (HR 8870), Policies related to connected & automated vehicle technologies including Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 (S 4429/HR 8730), SELF DRIVE Act of 2026 (HR 7390) Transportation: Policies related to transportation funding. Policies related to Artificial Intelligence and immersive technologies. V2X deployment plan, surface transportation reauthorization, BUILD America 250 Act (HR 8870), Policies related to connected & automated vehicle technologies including Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 (S 4429/HR 8730), SELF DRIVE Act of 2026 (HR 7390) Budget/Appropriations: Policies related to transportation funding. Policies related to connected and automated vehicle technologies. Policies related to Artificial Intelligence and immersive technologies. Transportation funding in the FY27 appropriations bill (FY27 House THUD bill HR 9170) Copyright/Patent/Trademark: Proposal relating to IP Protections

Reported lobbying issue

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: H.R. 4346 CHIPS and Science Act; HR 802 (STAR Act of 2025); Semiconductor manufacturing and design tax credits; Trade (domestic/foreign): Issues related to U.S.-China trade, supply chain, and investment policy; issues related to tariffs; trade and export control policy; AI export control policy; GAIN AI Act

Reported lobbying issue

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: H.R. 4346 CHIPS and Science Act; HR 802 (STAR Act of 2025); Semiconductor manufacturing and design tax credits; Trade (domestic/foreign): Issues related to U.S.-China trade, supply chain, and investment policy; issues related to tariffs; trade and export control policy; AI export control policy; Chip Security Act (HR 3447/ S 1705) Energy/Nuclear: Energy efficiency in data centers

Reported lobbying issue

Science/Technology: implementation of CHIPS Act (Pub. L. 116-283), general high tech R&D policy, general AI data center policy Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: H.R. 4346 CHIPS and Science Act; HR 802 (STAR Act of 2025); Semiconductor manufacturing and design tax credits; Repeal of R&D amortization provision Trade (domestic/foreign): Issues related to U.S.-China trade, supply chain, and investment policy; issues related to tariffs; trade and export control policy; AI export control policy Energy/Nuclear: Energy efficiency in data centers

Reported lobbying issue

Telecommunications: Issues related to the semiconductor industry; Issues related to trade; Issues related to manufacturing; Issues related to AI; Issues related to H.R. 5885/S. 3150 - GAIN AI Act of 2025. Manufacturing: Issues related to the semiconductor industry; Issues related to trade; Issues related to manufacturing; Issues related to supply chain; Issues related to implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (PL 117-167). Computer Industry: Issues related to the semiconductor industry; Issues related to trade; Issues related to manufacturing; Issues related to implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (PL 117-167); Issues related to AI. Trade (domestic/foreign): Issues related to the semiconductor industry; Issues related to trade; Issues related to manufacturing; Issues related to implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (PL 117-167); Issues related to export controls. Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Issues related to advanced design tax credit; Issues related to H.R. 802 - STAR Act of 2025; Issues related to implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (PL 117-167); Issues related to research and development tax amortization fix.

Reported lobbying issue

Science/Technology: Issues related to the semiconductor industry; Issues related to federal budgets for semiconductor research and the semiconductor workforce; Implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act Manufacturing: Issues related to implementation of the CHIPS for America Act and semiconductor manufacturing, including H.R. 802, the Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act

Reported lobbying issue

Computer Industry: Issues related to AI. Telecommunications: Issues related to 6G deployment. Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Issues related to H.R. 802 - STAR Act of 2025. Transportation: Issues related to H.R. 8870 - BUILD America 250 Act.

Reported lobbying issue

Trade (domestic/foreign): Issues related to non-tariff barriers to trade. Telecommunications: Issues related to unlicensed spectrum and Wi-Fi. Computer Industry: Issues related to FY27 National Defense Authorization Act; Issues related to cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence; Issues related to FY27 appropriations bills; Issues related to H.R. 2683/S. 3519 - Remote Access Security Act; Issues related to semiconductors; Issues related to H.R. 6875 - AI Overwatch Act; Issues related to H.R. 3447/S. 1705 - Chip Security Act; Issues related to Frontier AI. Budget/Appropriations: Issues related to FY27 appropriations bills; Issues related to cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Issues related to cross-border tax; Issues related to H.R. 3204 - BASIC Act; Issues related to H.R. 802 - STAR Act of 2025; Issues related to manufacturing investment credit.

Reported lobbying issue

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Issues related to tax treatment and competitiveness in semiconductor design, including those in P.L. 115-97 the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and H.R. 802 the Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research Act of 2025 (the STAR Act). Trade (domestic/foreign): Issues related to international trade rules; U.S.-China relations; tariffs, including Sec. 232 and IEEPA; outbound investment, including the Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2025 included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (PL 119-60); export controls, including amendments to Export Administration Regulations(EAR) and implementation of P.L. 115-232 Export Control Reform Act (integrated circuits (ICs) specific provisions), H.R. 2683/S.3519 Remote Security Access Act, H.R. 3447/S.1705 Chip Security Act, H.R.8170 MATCH Act, H.R.5853, H.R.4920 BIS IT Modernization Act, and corresponding provisions and amendments in H.R. 8800/S.4784 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (S. 4784 and H.R. 8800). Defense: Issues related to semiconductor and software fields including utilization of digital engineering and simulation tools in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (PL 119-60) and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (S. 4784 and H.R. 8800). Science/Technology: Issues related to R&D in semiconductor and software fields, including implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act (Public Law 117-167), H.R. 8462/S. 3597 the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act, and utilization of digital engineering and simulation tools to support emerging technologies - fusion, nuclear energy, and quantum computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Genesis Mission. Budget/Appropriations: Issues related to the value of engineering simulation software in government appropriations, including H.R. 8845 and the Senate version, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 and H.R. 9495, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027. Aerospace: Issues related to use of engineering simulation software in space applications.

Reported lobbying issue

Budget/Appropriations: Federal expenditures on semiconductor R&D, semiconductor manufacturing incentives, basic research and education (Appropriations for Dept of Commerce, NSF, NIST, DARPA, Dept of Defense, Dept of Energy), as authorized by CHIPS & Science Act (P.L. 117-167). Immigration: Visa Policy & Procedures, Visas for Highly Skilled Immigrants & Foreign Graduates of U.S. Universities; Executive action on high skilled immigration. Issues related to expanding and increasing employment-based immigration for high-skilled workers in STEM; Policy issues related to increasing efficiency and flexibility of employment-based immigration programs. Trade (domestic/foreign): Export Control Reform Act (P.L. 115-232) implementation, potential controls on emerging and foundational technologies, matters related to Commerce Department Entity list and export licenses, issues related to increasing demand and market access for U.S. manufactured semiconductors, strengthening trusted semiconductor supply chains, issues related to countering unfair trade practices and barriers, ongoing trade investigations concerning semiconductors (Section 232 and 301 investigations), and issues related to sectoral tariffs. Defense: Export control reform initiatives, cybersecurity, industrial base policy, National Semiconductor Technology Center, DARPA Microelectronics Commons, Trusted and Assured Microelectronics Program, and certain DOD appropriations; issues related to U.S national security and semiconductor supply chain resiliency; implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (PL 117-167). Policy matters related to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) controls on advanced computing integrated circuits (ICs), computer commodities that contain such ICs, certain semiconductor manufacturing items, the illicit diversion of semiconductors, and related legislative policy matters, including: the Chip Security Act (H.R. 3447/S. 1705), the CHIP Equip Act (H.R. 6207/S.3301), AI OVERWATCH Act (H.R. 6875/S.4456), SAFE Chips Act (S. 3374), MATCH Act (H.R. 8170), STRIDE Act (H.R. 6058), Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act (H.R. 8036), (H.R. 6996), Export Controls Enforcement Act (H.R. 4505), BIS Licensing Efficiency Act (H.R. 8289), Semiconductor Controls Effectiveness Act (H.R. 8287), BIS STRENGTH Act (H.R. 7003), Chip EQUIP Act (H.R. 6207/S. 3301), and related amendments proposed to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (H.R. 8800/S. 4784). Environment/Superfund: PFAS legislative and regulatory policy. Permitting reform, including streamlining of NEPA processes (SPEED Act - H.R 4776). Reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) draft bills in House and Senate. HFC application specific allowances and Technology Transfer Rule (TTR) under the AIM Act (P.L.116-260). Science/Technology: Science Research Funding, NIST Funding, Funding for Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs, NSF funding, research and funding related to Trusted and Assured Microelectronics, STEM Education and research Initiatives as authorized by CHIPS & Science Act (P.L. 117-167). Telecommunications: Implementation and funding of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-167). Chip EQUIP Act (H.R. 6207/S. 3301). Matters relating to the AI Action Plan and AI Export Promotion Plan. Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Policy issues related to the extension of the advanced manufacturing investment credit (IRC section 48D) and direct payment of the credit; tax policy issues related to incentivizing semiconductor manufacturing, research and development, and design activities. All sections of the United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act (S. 199 and H.R. 33), Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act (H.R. 802), SEMI Investment Act (H.R. 6055 /S. 1642), and BASIC Act (H.R. 3204). Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Technical education and work-based learning opportunities, including for veterans, opportunity and affordability in STEM and innovation, and increased funding for apprenticeship programs. Funding for workforce development as authorized by the CHIPS & Science Act (P.L. 117-167), Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) including the Modernizing Access to Talents, Credentials, and Hiring (MATCH) Act (H.R. 8183), and Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, efforts related to the establishment of workforce development programs associated with the CHIPS and Science Act (P.L. 117-167) and implemented by NSF and the Dept. of Commerce.

Reported lobbying issue

Trade (domestic/foreign): Issues related to U.S.-China trade, supply chain, and investment policy; issues related to tariffs; trade and export control license policy; AI export control policy; S. 4784 (National Defense Authorization Act) Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act (H.R. 802); Renewal of 48D investment tax credit

Reported lobbying issue

Immigration: 1. High-skilled immigration issues - No bill number. Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: 1. General corporate tax issues - No bill number. 2. General FDDEI tax issues - No bill number. 3. Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act of 2025 - H.R. 802. 4. Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit - no bill number. Trade (domestic/foreign): 1. General international trade issues - No bill number. 2. General Export Controls issues - No bill number. 3. Chip Security Act - S. 1705 and H.R. 3447. 4. AI Overwatch Act - H.R. 6875. 5. Match Act - H.R. 8170. 6. National Defense Authorization Act - H.R. 8800, S. 4784. Automotive Industry: 1. Vehicle technology, vehicle safety, vehicle electrification - No bill number. Manufacturing: General U.S. manufacturing issues. Defense: National Defense Authorization Act - H.R. 8800, S. 4784.

Reported lobbying issue

Science/Technology: General AI policy, semiconductor research and development policy; support for semiconductor workforce development Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Strengthening Essential Manufacturing and Industrial Investment Act; Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act (H.R. 802) Trade (domestic/foreign): Issues related to U.S.-China trade, supply chain, and investment policy; issues related to tariffs; trade and export control license policy; AI export control policy;

Reported lobbying issue

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Issues related to implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act (Public Law 117-167) (provisions related to workforce development and STEM education for semiconductor and software fields). Defense: Issues related to semiconductor and software fields including utilization of digital engineering and simulation tools in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (PL 119-60). Trade (domestic/foreign): Issues related to international trade rules; U.S.-China relations; tariffs, including Sec. 232 and IEEPA; outbound investment, including the Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2025 included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (PL 119-60); export controls, including amendments to Export Administration Regulations(EAR) and implementation of P.L. 115-232 Export Control Reform Act (integrated circuits (ICs) specific provisions), H.R. 2683 Remote Security Access Act, H.R. 3447/S.1705 Chip Security Act, H.R. 6058 STRIDE Act, H.R. 6875 AI OVERWATCH Act, H.R.6996 Full AI Stack Export Promotion Act, H.R.8036 Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act of 2026, H.R.8170 MATCH Act, H.R.5853, and H.R.4920 BIS IT Modernization Act. Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Issues related to tax treatment and competitiveness in semiconductor design, including those in P.L. 115-97 the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (implementation and R&D treatments (Section 174)) and H.R. 802 the Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research Act of 2025 (the STAR Act), H.R. 1062 The Growing and Preserving Innovation in America Act of 2025, and H.R.1/P.L. 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act (provisions related to the treatment of R&D and international tax). Science/Technology: Issues related to R&D in semiconductor and software fields, including implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act (Public Law 117-167), and utilization of digital engineering and simulation tools to support emerging technologies - fusion, nuclear energy, and quantum computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Genesis Mission. Budget/Appropriations: Issues related to the value of engineering simulation software in government appropriations, including H.R. 5342 and S. 2354, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026. Aerospace: Issues related to use of engineering simulation software in space applications.

Reported lobbying issue

Science/Technology: Issues related to the semiconductor industry; Issues related to federal budgets for semiconductor research and the semiconductor workforce; Implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act Manufacturing: Issues related to implementation of the CHIPS for America Act and semiconductor manufacturing, including H.R. 802, the Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act

Reported lobbying issue

Automotive Industry: Policies related to transportation funding. Policies related to connected and automated vehicle technologies. Policies related to Artificial Intelligence and immersive technologies. V2X deployment plan, surface transportation reauthorization. Roads/Highway: Policies related to transportation funding. Policies related to connected and automated vehicle technologies. Policies related to Artificial Intelligence and immersive technologies. Transportation: Policies related to transportation funding. Policies related to connected and automated vehicle technologies. Policies related to Artificial Intelligence and immersive technologies. V2X deployment plan, surface transportation reauthorization. Budget/Appropriations: Policies related to transportation funding. Policies related to connected and automated vehicle technologies. Policies related to Artificial Intelligence and immersive technologies. Transportation funding in the FY27 approbpriations bill Telecommunications: Policies related to transportation funding. Policies related to connected and automated vehicle technologies. Policies related to Artificial Intelligence and immersive technologies. H.R. 802 STAR Act of 2025 - Semi design tax credit Issues related to 6G Science/Technology: H.R. 802 STAR Act of 2025 - Semi design tax credit Policies related to transportation funding. Policies related to connected and automated vehicle technologies. Policies related to Artificial Intelligence and immersive technologies. Issues related to 6G and Artificial Intelligence Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: H.R. 802 STAR Act of 2025 Trade (domestic/foreign): Policies related to transportation funding. Policies related to connected and automated vehicle technologies. Policies related to Artificial Intelligence and immersive technologies.

Reported lobbying issue

Trade (domestic/foreign): Export Control Compliance Program and Licensing; Export Control Reform Initiatives; Issues Related to the Semiconductor Supply Chain; Issues Related to Mature Node Semiconductors; Issues Related to U.S. Tariffs and Economic Policy; Section 232 and Section 301 Investigations Pertaining to Semiconductors Science/Technology: Basic Science Research Investment; Matters Pertaining to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS); Edge Artificial Intelligence (AI); Issues pertaining to Research and Development (R&D) Investment Manufacturing: Issues Addressed Related to Implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act (P.L. 117-167); Issues Pertaining to Investment Policy Related to Domestic Semiconductor Manufacturing; Issues Pertaining to Manufacturing Sustainability and Supply Chain Resiliency Automotive Industry: Issues Pertaining to the Automotive Semiconductor Supply Chain; Issues Pertaining to Implementation of the Connected Vehicle Rule Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Issues Related to Maintaining a Competitive Tax Structure; Research and Development (R&D) Tax Related Policies; Issues Pertaining to the International Tax Provision Section 899 that was included in H.R. 1 - One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act; Issues related to the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit (IRC Section 48D) and H.R. 802 - Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Issues Pertaining to Workforce Development/Training and STEM Programs Immigration: Issues Pertaining to High-Skilled Immigration Policy (H-1B Visas); Retention of Foreign Graduates in STEM Disciplines from U.S. Universities Telecommunications: Issues Pertaining to Spectrum Policy and Uses of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Technology and Devices Government Issues: Issues Related to the Known Investor Program and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)

Reported lobbying issue

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Issues related to H.R. 802 - Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research Act. Computer Industry: Issues related to AI. Telecommunications: Issues related to 6G deployment.

Reported lobbying issue

Computer Industry: Issues related to the semiconductor technology industry and the design of semiconductors, including artificial intelligence; S.1705/H.R. 3447, the Chip Security Act; H.R.6875 - AI OVERWATCH Act; the AI export stack and AI & competition policy. Trade (domestic/foreign): Issues related to US-China trade policy, U.S. export controls and sanctions law. Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Taxation related to semiconductor industry and research & development. H.R. 802, the STAR Act. Budget/Appropriations: FY 2027 Appropriations

Reported lobbying issue

Telecommunications: Issues related to the semiconductor industry; Issues related to trade; Issues related to manufacturing; Issues related to AI; Issues related to H.R. 5885/S. 3150 - GAIN AI Act of 2025. Manufacturing: Issues related to the semiconductor industry; Issues related to trade; Issues related to manufacturing; Issues related to supply chain; Issues related to implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (PL 117-167). Computer Industry: Issues related to the semiconductor industry; Issues related to trade; Issues related to manufacturing; Issues related to implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (PL 117-167); Issues related to AI. Trade (domestic/foreign): Issues related to the semiconductor industry; Issues related to trade; Issues related to manufacturing; Issues related to implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (PL 117-167); Issues related to export controls. Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Issues related to advanced design tax credit; Issues related to H.R. 802 - STAR Act of 2025; Issues related to implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (PL 117-167); Issues related to research and development tax amortization fix.

Reported lobbying issue

Budget/Appropriations: Federal expenditures on semiconductor R&D, semiconductor manufacturing incentives, basic research and education (Appropriations for Dept of Commerce, NSF, NIST, DARPA, Dept of Defense, Dept of Energy), as authorized by CHIPS & Science Act (P.L. 117-167). Immigration: Visa Policy & Procedures, Visas for Highly Skilled Immigrants & Foreign Graduates of U.S. Universities; Executive action on high skilled immigration. Issues related to expanding and increasing employment-based immigration for high-skilled workers in STEM; Policy issues related to increasing efficiency and flexibility of employment-based immigration programs. Trade (domestic/foreign): Export Control Reform Act (P.L. 115-232) implementation, potential controls on emerging and foundational technologies, matters related to Commerce Department Entity list and export licenses, issues related to increasing demand and market access for U.S. manufactured semiconductors, strengthening trusted semiconductor supply chains, issues related to countering unfair trade practices and barriers, ongoing trade investigations concerning semiconductors (Section 232 and 301 investigations), and issues related to sectoral tariffs. Defense: Export control reform initiatives, cybersecurity, industrial base policy, National Semiconductor Technology Center, DARPA Microelectronics Commons, Trusted and Assured Microelectronics Program, and certain DOD appropriations. Issues related to U.S national security and semiconductor supply chain resiliency. Implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (PL 117-167). Policy matters related to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) controls on advanced computing integrated circuits (ICs), computer commodities that contain such ICs, certain semiconductor manufacturing items, the illicit diversion of semiconductors, and related legislative policy matters, including: the Chip Security Act (H.R. 3447/S. 1705), GAIN AI Act (S. 3150/H.R. 5885), the CHIP Equip Act (H.R. 6207/S.3301), AI OVERWATCH Act (H.R. 6875), SAFE Chips Act (S. 3374), RESTRICT Act (H.R. 6879), MATCH Act (H.R. 8170), and the STRIDE Act (H.R. 6058)." Environment/Superfund: PFAS legislative and regulatory policy. Permitting reform, including streamlining of NEPA processes (SPEED Act - H.R 4776). Reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) draft bills in House and Senate. HFC application specific allowances and Technology Transfer Rule (TTR) under the AIM Act (P.L.116-260). Science/Technology: Science Research Funding, NIST Funding, Funding for Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs, NSF funding, research and funding related to Trusted and Assured Microelectronics, STEM Education and research Initiatives as authorized by CHIPS & Science Act (P.L. 117-167). Telecommunications: Implementation and funding of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-167). Chip EQUIP Act (H.R. 6207/S. 3301). Matters relating to the AI Action Plan and AI Export Promotion Plan. Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Policy issues related to the extension of the advanced manufacturing investment credit (IRC section 48D) and direct payment of the credit; tax policy issues related to incentivizing semiconductor manufacturing, research and development, and design activities. All sections of the United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act (S. 199 and H.R. 33); Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act (H.R. 802); SEMI Investment Act (H.R. 6055 /S. 1642). Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Technical education and work-based learning opportunities, including for veterans, opportunity and affordability in STEM and innovation, and increased funding for apprenticeship programs. Funding for workforce development as authorized by the CHIPS & Science Act (P.L. 117-167), Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) including the Modernizing Access to Talents, Credentials, and Hiring (MATCH) Act (H.R. 8183), and Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, efforts related to the establishment of workforce development programs associated with the CHIPS and Science Act (P.L. 117-167) and implemented by NSF and the Dept. of Commerce.

Reported lobbying issue

Immigration: 1. High-skilled immigration issues - No bill number. Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: 1. General corporate tax issues - No bill number. 2. General FDDEI tax issues - No bill number. 3. Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act of 2025 - H.R. 802. 4. Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit - no bill number. Trade (domestic/foreign): 1. General international trade issues - No bill number. 2. General Export Controls issues - No bill number. 3. Chip Security Act - S. 1705 and H.R. 3447. 4. AI Overwatch Act - H.R. 6875. Transportation: 1. Advocated with regard to vehicles, safety technology, deployment of self-driving vehicles, electric vehicles, electric vehicle infrastructure - No bill number. Automotive Industry: 1. Vehicles, safety technology, deployment of self-driving vehicles, electric vehicles, electric vehicle infrastructure - No bill number. Budget/Appropriations: Federal research funding - no bill number.

Reported lobbying issue

Budget/Appropriations: Federal expenditures on semiconductor R&D, semiconductor manufacturing incentives, basic research and education (Appropriations for Dept of Commerce, NSF, NIST, DARPA, Dept of Defense, Dept of Energy), as authorized by CHIPS & Science Act (P.L. 117-167). Immigration: Visa Policy & Procedures, Visas for Highly Skilled Immigrants & Foreign Graduates of U.S. Universities; Executive action on high skilled immigration. Issues related to expanding and increasing employment-based immigration for high-skilled workers in STEM; Policy issues related to increasing efficiency and flexibility of employment-based immigration programs. Trade (domestic/foreign): Export Control Reform Act (P.L. 115-232) implementation, potential controls on emerging and foundational technologies, matters related to Commerce Department Entity list and export licenses, issues related to increasing demand and market access for U.S. manufactured semiconductors, strengthening trusted semiconductor supply chains, issues related to countering unfair trade practices and barriers, ongoing trade investigations concerning semiconductors (Section 232 and 301 investigations), and issues related to sectoral tariffs. Defense: Export control reform initiatives, cybersecurity, industrial base policy, National Semiconductor Technology Center, DARPA Microelectronics Commons, Trusted and Assured Microelectronics Program, and certain DOD appropriations. Issues related to U.S national security and semiconductor supply chain resiliency. Implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (PL 117-167). Foreign Investment Guardrails to Help Thwart (FIGHT) China Act (H.R. 2246/S. 1053); policy matters related to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) controls on advanced computing integrated circuits (ICs), computer commodities that contain such ICs, and certain semiconductor manufacturing items; policy matters related to the illicit diversion of semiconductors. Chip Security Act (H.R. 3447/S. 1705). Issues related to guardrails on CHIPS Act funding. Proposed regulation on Export Control Framework for AI diffusion. Issues related to DoDs procurement of microelectronics; semiconductor policy issues related to the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 3838; S. 2296), including export controls, outbound investment, issues related to DoDs procurement of microelectronics, the Chip Security Act and related amendments (S.Amdt.2905), and the GAIN AI Act (S.Amdt.3505, S. 3150, and H.R. 5885). The CHIP Equip Act (H.R. 6207/S. 3301). AI OVERWATCH Act (H.R. 6875). SAFE Chips Act (S. 3374). RESTRICT Act (H.R. 6879).). Environment/Superfund: PFAS legislative and regulatory policy. Permitting reform, including streamlining of NEPA processes (SPEED Act - H.R 4776). Reforms to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). HFC application specific allowances and Technology Transfer Rule (TTR) under the AIM Act (P.L.116-260). Science/Technology: Science Research Funding, NIST Funding, Funding for Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs, NSF funding, research and funding related to Trusted and Assured Microelectronics, STEM Education and research Initiatives as authorized by CHIPS & Science Act (P.L. 117-167). Telecommunications: Implementation and funding of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-167). Chip EQUIP Act (H.R. 6207/S. 3301). Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Policy issues related to the implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act (P.L.117-167) advanced manufacturing investment credit (IRC section 48D); tax policy issues related to incentivizing semiconductor manufacturing, research and development, and design activities, United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act (S. 199 and H.R. 33). Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act (H.R. 802). SEMI Investment Act (H.R. 6055 /S. 1642). Implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21) pertaining to an increase in the rate of the advanced manufacturing investment credit and matters related to, IRC section 174 expensing. Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Technical education and work-based learning opportunities, including for veterans, opportunity and affordability in STEM and innovation, and increased funding for apprenticeship programs. Funding for workforce development as authorized by the CHIPS & Science Act (P.L. 117-167), Reauthorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, efforts related to the establishment of workforce development programs associated with the CHIPS and Science Act (P.L. 117-167) and implemented by NSF and the Dept. of Commerce.

Reported lobbying issue

Aerospace: Issues related to use of engineering simulation software in space applications. Budget/Appropriations: Issues related to the value of engineering simulation software in government appropriations, including H.R. 5342 and S. 2354, the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026. Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Issues related to tax treatment and competitiveness in semiconductor design, including those in P.L. 115-97 the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (implementation and R&D treatments (Section 174)) and H.R. 802 the Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research Act of 2025 (the STAR Act), H.R. 1062 The Growing and Preserving Innovation in America Act of 2025, and H.R.1/P.L. 119-21 One Big Beautiful Bill Act (provisions related to the treatment of R&D and international tax. Science/Technology: Issues related to R&D in semiconductor and software fields, including implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act (Public Law 117-167), and utilization of digital engineering and simulation tools to support emerging technologies - fusion, nuclear energy, and quantum computing, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Trade (domestic/foreign): Issues related to international trade rules; U.S.-China relations; tariffs, including Sec. 232 and IEEPA; outbound investment, including H.R. 2246/S.1053 Foreign Investment Guardrails to Help Thwart (FIGHT) China Act of 2025 (all provisions) and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (PL 119-601); export controls, including amendments to Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and implementation of P.L. 115-232 Export Control Reform Act (integrated circuits (ICs) specific provisions); H.R. 2683 Remote Security Access Act (all provisions); H.R. 3447/S.1705 Chip Security Act (all provisions); and H.R. 6058 STRIDE ACT (all provisions), H.R. 6875 AI OVERWATCH Act (all provisions). Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Issues related to implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act (Public Law 117-167)(provisions related to workforce development and STEM education for semiconductor and software fields). Defense: Issues related to semiconductor and software fields including utilization of digital engineering and simulation tools in the National Defense Authorization Act (PL 119-60).

Reported lobbying issue

Roads/Highway: Policies related to transportation funding. Policies related to connected and automated vehicle technologies. Policies related to Artificial Intelligence and immersive technologies. Transportation: Policies related to transportation funding. Policies related to connected and automated vehicle technologies. Policies related to Artificial Intelligence and immersive technologies. V2X deployment plan, surface transportation priorities, potential AV bill. Budget/Appropriations: Policies related to transportation funding. Policies related to connected and automated vehicle technologies. Policies related to Artificial Intelligence and immersive technologies. Telecommunications: Policies related to transportation funding. Policies related to connected and automated vehicle technologies. Policies related to Artificial Intelligence and immersive technologies. H.R. 802 STAR Act of 2025 - Semi design tax credit S.2503 - ROTOR Act - Wireless technologies Science/Technology: H.R. 802 STAR Act of 2025 - Semi design tax credit Policies related to transportation funding. Policies related to connected and automated vehicle technologies. Policies related to Artificial Intelligence and immersive technologies. Policies related to market competition. Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: H.R. 802 STAR Act of 2025 - Semi design tax credit Trade (domestic/foreign): H.R. 802 STAR Act of 2025 - Semi design tax credit Policies related to transportation funding. Policies related to connected and automated vehicle technologies. Policies related to Artificial Intelligence and immersive technologies. Policies related to emerging technologies. Automotive Industry: Policies related to transportation funding. Policies related to connected and automated vehicle technologies. Policies related to Artificial Intelligence and immersive technologies. V2X deployment plan, surface transportation priorities, potential AV bill.