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National Semiconductor's Government Affairs Department, on behalf of the Company and in partnership with industry trade associations, is actively engaged in shaping and formulating public policy on issues critical to the semiconductor and technology industries 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 U.S. 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
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- Protecting intellectual property rights
- Promoting fair and open trade
- Protecting the environment
- Promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy
- Securing permanent and enhanced R&D credit
- Maintaining reasonable export control policies
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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. |
