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: Competitiveness and Innovation

President Bush Discusses the American Competitiveness Initiative in Illinois, July 7, 2006

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

The "Innovation Agenda" from the Congressional Democrats

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)

The National Innovation Act - Sponsored by Senators John Ensign (R-NV) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT)

A side-by-side comparison of the U.S. Senate's National Innovation Act (NIA), its PACE Legislative Package (3 bills) and President Bush's American Competitiveness Initiative (ACI) as of February 2006

Research for Competitiveness Act - Rep. H.R. 5357 (McCaul)

House Democrats Call to Action on Innovation Agenda