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National Semiconductor's Government Affairs department helps shape public policy on issues critical to the semiconductor and technology industry in the United States and worldwide. National is actively involved in formulating public policies on behalf of the company and in association with industry trade associations at the international, federal, state and local levels.
As the leading, premier analog technology solutions provider, National focuses on public policies that relate to market access, competitiveness, global citizenship and innovation while addressing significant challenges such as:
 Maintaining United States competitiveness and leadership in semiconductor technology- Ensuring access to talent by increasing availability of green cards and H-1B visas for highly skilled engineers
- Increasing the number of science, technology, engineering and math graduates
- Improving K-12 math and science education
- Protecting intellectual property rights
- Promoting fair and open trade
- Protecting the environment
- Securing permanent and enhanced R&D credit
- Maintaining reasonable export control policies
National's global Government Affairs team builds relationships with key officials, educates the officials and their staff on technological issues, shapes legislation and regulations, and advances National's objectives in government affairs worldwide. We operate in compliance with applicable laws and National's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
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