Innovation & Competitiveness
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NIST Report Outlines Grand Challenges for U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing
NIST outlines seven “grand challenges” to strengthen the U.S. competitiveness in semiconductor technology and manufacturing.
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CHIPS Act Passes! Now what?
The CHIPS Act passed the House on 28 July, one day after passing the Senate, and President Biden signed it into law on 9 August.
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CHIPS Act Set to Move
After months of negotiations, Senate leaders appear ready to bring a smaller CHIPS Act bill to the Senate floor for a vote.
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Congress Looks to Increase Federal Spending on Research and Development
Congress is still working on annual appropriations bills for the FY 2022 budget, including substantial increases for federal research and development.
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Assessing Small Business Broadband Needs
A recently released GAO report questions whether current broadband services are fast enough to meet the evolving needs of small business owners.