America’s technological preeminence has been the foundation for unprecedented prosperity and security. That’s why "Choose to Compete" - the chip industry’s campaign for American innovation leadership - is a key policy priority.

SIA and its members are increasing their efforts to educate policymakers about the chip industry's integral role in American innovativeness, productivity and prosperity. Through outreach in Washington, D.C. and states across the country, the industry is seeking to make American innovation leadership a national priority.

Legislation: Education

The President's American Competitiveness Initiative; and details on education components from the U.S. Department of Education

The Protecting America's Competitive Edge (PACE) Acts - Sponsored by Senators Pete Domenici (R-NM), Jeff Bingaman (R-NM), Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Barbara Mikulski (D-MD)

Science Committee Math and Science Education Package

Early Career Research Act - H.R. 5356 (Rep. McCaul)

Science and Mathematics Education for Competitiveness Act - H.R. 5358 (Rep. Schwartz)

SIA Press Release on Bills to Promote Careers in Math and Science