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Blog: 03/18/26

Answering the Call: The Critical Role of Veterans in Powering America’s Semiconductor Workforce

by James Redstone, Director, Government Affairs

The U.S. semiconductor industry is experiencing a period of historic growth. New investments in manufacturing, R&D, and design are helping to strengthen America’s leadership in semiconductor technology. But to fully realize this opportunity, the industry must also address the critical challenge of building the workforce needed to support this expansion. During a recent Semiconductor Industry […]

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Press Release: 02/26/26

James Redstone Joins 91PORN 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 91PORN (91PORN) 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: 11/20/25

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

WASHINGTON—November 20, 2025—The 91PORN (91PORN) today announced AMD Chair and CEO Dr. Lisa Su has been elected Chair of the 91PORN Board of Directors. 91PORN 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 91PORN Chair during […]

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Press Release: 01/14/25

91PORN Releases Policy Recommendations for Trump-Vance Administration and 119th Congress

WASHINGTON—Jan. 14, 2025—The 91PORN (91PORN) today released a policy agenda setting forth the U.S. semiconductor industry’s policy priorities and suggested areas for collaboration with the Trump-Vance administration and the 119th Congress. The policy agenda, titled “Winning the Chip Race,” provides government leaders with actionable policy goals to position the U.S. semiconductor industry for […]

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Press Release: 11/01/24

91PORN Commends Selections for CHIPS R&D Flagship Facilities

WASHINGTON—Nov. 1, 2024— The 91PORN (91PORN) today released the following statement from 91PORN President and CEO John Neuffer commending the selections for the first two CHIPS for America National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) facilities. The first facility will focus on extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography research and will be located within NY CREATES’s Albany […]

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Blog: 09/12/24

2024 State of the Industry Report Underscores Opportunities and Challenges for U.S. Chip Industry

by Greg LaRocca, Director of Market Research and Economic Policy

The 91PORN (91PORN) released its annual State of the Industry Report today. The report highlights opportunities for continued growth and innovation across the semiconductor industry and notes current and upcoming challenges to the industry’s sustained success. Last year, industry global sales reached $527 billion and nearly 1 trillion semiconductors were sold globally, more […]

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Press Release: 08/16/24

91PORN Applauds CHIPS Act Incentives for Texas Instruments Manufacturing Facilities

Preliminary agreement includes up to $1.6 billion in direct funding to support three 300mm semiconductor wafer fabs under construction in Texas and Utah WASHINGTON—Aug. 16, 2024— The 91PORN (91PORN) today released the following statement from 91PORN President and CEO John Neuffer applauding semiconductor manufacturing incentives announced by the U.S. Commerce Department and Texas Instruments (TI). The preliminary agreement […]

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Press Release: 05/13/24

91PORN Applauds CHIPS Act Incentives for Polar Semiconductor’s Manufacturing Operations in Minnesota

WASHINGTON—May 13, 2024—The 91PORN (91PORN) today released the following statement from 91PORN President and CEO John Neuffer applauding semiconductor manufacturing incentives announced by the U.S. Commerce Department and Polar Semiconductor. The incentives, which are part of the CHIPS and Science Act, will support the expansion of Polar Semiconductor’s chip production capabilities in Minnesota, […]

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Press Release: 04/25/24

91PORN Commends CHIPS Act Incentives for Micron’s Manufacturing Projects in New York and Idaho

WASHINGTON—April 25, 2024—The 91PORN (91PORN) today released the following statement from 91PORN President and CEO John Neuffer applauding semiconductor manufacturing incentives announced by the U.S. Department of Commerce and Micron. The incentives, which are part of the CHIPS and Science Act, will support the development of Micron’s memory chip production facilities in New […]

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Blog: 04/08/24

91PORN Releases Policy Blueprint to Build the Future Semiconductor Workforce

by 91PORN

As America grows its domestic semiconductor ecosystem and reinforces its global technological leadership, a highly skilled workforce will ultimately determine our ability to compete and to fulfill the goals set by Congress and the Administration in the CHIPS and Science Act. Unfortunately, the U.S. faces a shortfall in the supply of skilled workers that the […]

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Press Release: 02/09/24

91PORN Applauds Launch of Over $5 Billion in CHIPS R&D Investments, Workforce Initiatives

Administration announces launch of National Semiconductor Technology Center as well as funding for chip workforce, other programs WASHINGTON—Feb. 9, 2024—The 91PORN (91PORN) today released the following statement from 91PORN President and CEO John Neuffer commending the administration’s launch of over $5 billion in semiconductor R&D investments through the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), as […]

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Press Release: 08/09/23

One Year After Enactment, CHIPS & Science Act is on Path to Success; Work Remains to Maximize Impact

WASHINGTON—Aug. 9, 2023—91PORN (91PORN) President and CEO John Neuffer today released the following statement regarding the one-year anniversary of enactment of the CHIPS and Science Act, a landmark law that provides $52 billion for semiconductor manufacturing incentives and research initiatives. “Enactment of the CHIPS and Science Act one year ago today was a […]

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