TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY (TSMC)

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

HR 4346 - CHIPS & Science Act HR 33 - United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act Discussions on the extension of the advanced manufacturing investment credit established under the CHIPS & Science Act

Literal federal measure citations: HR 4346, HR 33

CAW · Clean Air and Water (quality)

Discussions on policy changes affecting the use of certain chemicals in the semiconductor manufacturing process, streamlining environmental permitting for certain semiconductor manufacturing projects. Clean Air Act emissions reduction credit rule -- Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act (H.R. 6373)

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 6373

ECN · Economics/Economic Development

HR4346 - CHIPS & Science Act Export control measures on artificial intelligence hardware including legislation impacting export control process for advanced semiconductor technologies and specialized manufacturing equipment (S.3150 and H.R.5885) (S.1705 and H.R.3447) (H.R.6875) (S.3374) (S.3301 and H.R. 6207) Department of Commerce - Export Administration Regulations - changes to Entity List/Export Administration Regulations (HR 3447 and S.Amndt.3505 t S.2296) Department of Commerce and USTR - tariff proposals, potential trade negotiations and broader trade policy discussions

Literal federal measure citations: HR4346, S.3150, H.R.5885, S.1705, H.R.3447, H.R.6875, S.3374, S.3301, H.R. 6207, HR 3447, S.2296

TRD · Trade (domestic/foreign)

Discussions with the Department of Commerce Bureau of Information Security on changes to the "Entity List" and other amendments to the Export Administration Regulations (85 Fed. Reg. 23460). Discussions related to the Department of Commerce, the National Institute of Standards and Technology regarding the planning and design of programs to implement the CHIPS for America Act. Discussions with the Department of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative regarding various tariff proposals, potential trade negotiations, and broader trade policy discussions. Export control measures on artificial intelligence hardware including legislation impacting export control process for advanced semiconductor technologies

IMM · Immigration

Discussions related to general manufacturing workforce development issues, including high skilled immigration reform, talent pipeline programs, and education needs for advanced semiconductor manufacturers.

CHM · Chemicals/Chemical Industry

Discussions on policy changes affecting the use of certain chemicals in the semiconductor manufacturing process, streamlining environmental permitting for certain semiconductor manufacturing projects. Clean Air Act emissions reduction credit rule -- Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act (H.R.6373)

Literal federal measure citations: H.R.6373

CPT · Copyright/Patent/Trademark

Policy changes to the patent trial and appeal board (S. 1553 "Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act" or PREVAIL Act) and patent issues before the International Trade Commission

Literal federal measure citations: S. 1553