U.S. Senate advances sweeping tech bill taking aim at China
3 years, 6 months ago

U.S. Senate advances sweeping tech bill taking aim at China

The Hindu  

The U.S. Senate on Thursday advanced a sweeping package of legislation intended to boost the country's ability to compete with Chinese technology, as Congress increasingly seeks to take a tough line against Beijing. The desire for a hard line in dealings with China is one of the few truly bipartisan sentiments in the deeply divided U.S.Congress, which is narrowly controlled by President Joe Biden's fellow Democrats. Senate Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer championed the bipartisan legislation, which must also pass the House of Representatives to be sent to the White House for Biden to sign into law. The legislation One of the amendments to the bill to be considered later on Thursday was one backed by Republican Senator Mike Crapo and Democratic Senator Ron Wyden to retaliate against what they consider China's anti-competitive trade practices and bar products determined to have been produced using forced labor.

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Republican senators demand an end to science and tech cooperation with China
3 days, 19 hours ago

Republican senators demand an end to science and tech cooperation with China

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A group of Republican senators is demanding that the Biden administration revoke a science and technology agreement with China, barely a week after the two countries renewed cooperation for five more years to keep ties from deteriorating. In a letter Thursday to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the lawmakers, led by Sen. Jim Risch, the ranking member of …

US Senate launches latest legislative effort to take on China
1 year, 7 months ago

US Senate launches latest legislative effort to take on China

Al Jazeera  

Congressional push comes as US secretary of state says he will reschedule China visit cancelled over ‘spy balloon’ row. “And if we in America would rest on our laurels, if we let the CCP beat us, it would have serious consequences for the world’s democratic nations.” Schumer spoke shortly after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced plans to reschedule …

Biden signs CHIPS Act to boost US chipmakers, compete with China
2 years, 4 months ago

Biden signs CHIPS Act to boost US chipmakers, compete with China

Al Jazeera  

The law, providing $52bn in subsidies to US semiconductor manufacturers, aims to reduce US dependence on Taiwan and South Korea for critical technologies. US President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law a bill providing $52.7bn in subsidies for US semiconductor manufacturers and research, in a landmark effort to boost United States competition with China’s scientific and technology initiatives. The …

Congress OKs bill to aid computer chip firms, counter China
2 years, 4 months ago

Congress OKs bill to aid computer chip firms, counter China

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House on Thursday passed a $280 billion package to boost the semiconductor industry and scientific research in a bid to create more high-tech jobs in the United States and help it better compete with international rivals, namely China. Republicans argued the government should not spend billions to subsidize the semiconductor industry and GOP leadership in the House …

U.S. Senate passes bill to boost chip manufacturing, compete with China
2 years, 4 months ago

U.S. Senate passes bill to boost chip manufacturing, compete with China

The Hindu  

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed sweeping legislation to subsidise the domestic semiconductor industry, hoping to boost companies as they compete with China and alleviate a persistent shortage that has affected everything from cars to weapons and video games. The long-awaited "Chips and Science" act provides about $52 billion in government subsidies for U.S. semiconductor production as well as an …

Congress OKs bill to aid U.S. computer chip firms, countering China
2 years, 4 months ago

Congress OKs bill to aid U.S. computer chip firms, countering China

LA Times  

President Biden speaks virtually during an event in the South Court Auditorium of the White House on July 25. “Today, the House passed a bill that will make cars cheaper, appliances cheaper and computers cheaper,” Biden said. Some Republicans argued that the government should not spend billions to subsidize the semiconductor industry, and GOP leadership in the House recommended a …

Senate passes bill to boost computer chip production in US
2 years, 4 months ago

Senate passes bill to boost computer chip production in US

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A bill designed to encourage more semiconductor companies to build chip plants in the United States passed the Senate on Wednesday as lawmakers raced to finish work on a key priority of the Biden administration. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said the bill represented one of the nation’s largest investments in science and manufacturing in decades and …

US Senate passes bill to boost chip manufacturing
2 years, 4 months ago

US Senate passes bill to boost chip manufacturing

Al Jazeera  

The US hopes the $52bn in government subsidies for semiconductor production will help alleviate a persistent shortage. The United States Senate on Wednesday passed sweeping legislation to subsidise the domestic semiconductor industry, hoping to boost companies as they compete with China and alleviate a persistent shortage that has affected everything from cars to weapons and video games. The long-awaited “Chips …

Biden stresses case for computer chips before crucial Senate vote
2 years, 4 months ago

Biden stresses case for computer chips before crucial Senate vote

The Hindu  

Calling semiconductors “the building blocks for the modern economy,” President Joe Biden on Monday asked Congress to move quickly and send him a bipartisan bill designed to boost the computer chips industry and high-tech research in the United States. The bill needs support from at least 60 senators to clear procedural hurdles and place it on a path to final …

Legislation to subsidize U.S.-made semiconductor chips heads to Biden's desk
2 years, 4 months ago

Legislation to subsidize U.S.-made semiconductor chips heads to Biden's desk

NPR  

Legislation to subsidize U.S.-made semiconductor chips heads to Biden's desk Enlarge this image toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images In a major win for the Biden administration, the House has passed bipartisan legislation aimed at supporting domestic manufacturing of semiconductor chips that power the nation's smartphones, cars, computers, medical equipment and weapons systems. Sponsor Message Seventeen Senate Republicans …

Biden presses computer chips case in advance of Senate vote
2 years, 4 months ago

Biden presses computer chips case in advance of Senate vote

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Calling semiconductors “the building blocks for the modern economy,” President Joe Biden on Monday asked Congress to move quickly and send him a bipartisan bill designed to boost the computer chips industry and high-tech research in the United States. The bill needs support from at least 60 senators to clear procedural hurdles and place it on a path …

Republicans warm to $52B computer chip bill, adding momentum
2 years, 5 months ago

Republicans warm to $52B computer chip bill, adding momentum

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Key Republicans are warming up to passing a bill that provides roughly $52 billion in incentives for the semiconductor industry now that Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia has quashed the idea of imposing higher taxes on the rich and corporations as part of a separate Democratic-only effort. That’s when Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said there would …

Congress seeks compromise to boost computer chip industry
2 years, 8 months ago

Congress seeks compromise to boost computer chip industry

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A global computer chip shortage has made it harder for consumers to get their hands on cars, computers and other modern-day necessities, so Congress is looking to boost chip manufacturing and research in the United States with billions of dollars from the federal government. “We have a strong bill in the House, and I think there’s important components …

U.S. Senate approves $52 billion chips bill in bid to reach compromise
2 years, 8 months ago

U.S. Senate approves $52 billion chips bill in bid to reach compromise

The Hindu  

The U.S. Senate on Monday again approved a bill to provide $52 billion in U.S. subsidies for semiconductor chips manufacturing in a bid to reach a compromise after months of discussions. The Senate first passed chips legislation in June that also authorised $190 billion to strengthen U.S. technology and research to compete with China, while the House passed its version …

House passes bill to boost US computer chip production
2 years, 10 months ago

House passes bill to boost US computer chip production

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democrats on Friday muscled legislation through the House that they say positions the United States to better compete with China economically and on the global stage by strengthening the domestic semiconductor industry and shoring up strained supply chains. President Joe Biden urged lawmakers to reach a deal quickly, saying, “America can’t afford to wait.” The nearly 3,000-page bill, …

U.S. House bill on China competitiveness, chip investment, coming soon: Pelosi
2 years, 10 months ago

U.S. House bill on China competitiveness, chip investment, coming soon: Pelosi

The Hindu  

The U.S. House of Representatives will soon introduce a bill to increase U.S. competitiveness with China and boost federal spending on semiconductors, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Friday as the Biden administration seeks to boost domestic chip production. President Joe Biden's administration is pushing to persuade Congress to approve funding to help boost chip production in the United States, as …

Biden’s $1.75 trillion domestic investment bill closer to law
3 years, 1 month ago

Biden’s $1.75 trillion domestic investment bill closer to law

Al Jazeera  

Democrats clear way for vote on measures including free preschool for all 3 and 4-year-olds. Democrats in the United States House of Representatives on Thursday advanced President Joe Biden’s $1.75 trillion domestic investment bill — despite a non-partisan arbiter’s finding that it would add to the deficit. Earlier, the Congressional Budget Office said the legislation would increase federal budget deficits …

A win for Biden, US Senate passes $1 trillion infrastructure bill
3 years, 4 months ago

A win for Biden, US Senate passes $1 trillion infrastructure bill

Al Jazeera  

After years of partisan gridlock, Republicans join Democrats in support of future investment in highways, transit. Hours later, the Senate passed a $3.5 trillion budget resolution – voting 50-49 along party lines – meant to serve as bedrock of the Biden administration’s resphaing federal priorities. The US House of Representatives is prepared to take up both the $1 trillion infrastructure …

US Senate vote advances Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill
3 years, 4 months ago

US Senate vote advances Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill

Al Jazeera  

In a rare stroke of bipartisanship, Republicans joined Democrats to overcome the 60-vote threshold needed to advance the measure towards final votes. The United States Senate has moved closer to passing a $1 trillion infrastructure package after lawmakers from both parties came together and voted to clear a key procedural hurdle, but the action soon stalled out as opponents tried …

US Senate pushes ahead with $1 trillion infrastructure bill
3 years, 4 months ago

US Senate pushes ahead with $1 trillion infrastructure bill

Al Jazeera  

The largest US infrastructure investment in decades, the bill’s passage would be a key victory for President Joe Biden. The United States Senate will try to complete work this week on a $1-trillion infrastructure investment bill that would bring long-awaited improvements to roads, bridges and mass-transit systems and deliver a rare bipartisan victory to President Joe Biden. It would also …

Infrastructure deal: Senate suddenly acts to take up bill
3 years, 4 months ago

Infrastructure deal: Senate suddenly acts to take up bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate has voted to begin work on a nearly $1 trillion national infrastructure plan, acting with sudden speed after weeks of fits and starts once the White House and a bipartisan group of senators agreed on major provisions of the package that’s key to President Joe Biden’s agenda. Giving Wednesday night’s vote a boost, Senate GOP leader …

Infrastructure deal: Senate suddenly acts to take up bill
3 years, 4 months ago

Infrastructure deal: Senate suddenly acts to take up bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Wednesday night to begin work on a nearly $1 trillion national infrastructure plan, acting with sudden speed after weeks of fits and starts once the White House and a bipartisan group of senators agreed on major provisions of the package that’s key to President Joe Biden’s agenda. Giving Wednesday night’s vote a boost, Senate GOP …

U.S. Senate passes sweeping bill to address China tech threat
3 years, 6 months ago

U.S. Senate passes sweeping bill to address China tech threat

The Hindu  

The U.S. Senate voted 68-32 on Tuesday to approve a sweeping package of legislation intended to boost the country's ability to compete with Chinese technology. The measure authorizes about $190 billion for provisions to strengthen U.S. technology and research - and would separately approve spending $54 billion to increase U.S. production and research into semiconductors and telecommunications equipment,including $2 billion …

Senate passes bill to boost U.S. tech industry, counter rivals
3 years, 6 months ago

Senate passes bill to boost U.S. tech industry, counter rivals

The Hindu  

The Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill on Tuesday that aims to boost U.S. semiconductor production and the development of artificial intelligence and other technology in the face of growing international competition, most notably from China. “The premise is simple, if we want American workers and American companies to keep leading the world, the federal government must invest in science, basic …

Senate passes bill to boost US tech industry, counter rivals
3 years, 6 months ago

Senate passes bill to boost US tech industry, counter rivals

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill Tuesday that aims to boost U.S. semiconductor production and the development of artificial intelligence and other technology in the face of growing international competition, most notably from China. “The premise is simple, if we want American workers and American companies to keep leading the world, the federal government must invest in science, …

Chuck Schumer wants to pump up Cold War with China — at the planet's expense
3 years, 6 months ago

Chuck Schumer wants to pump up Cold War with China — at the planet's expense

Salon  

Despite an existential climate crisis, Senator Chuck Schumer's $250 billion "United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021" takes aim at China as the most pressing national security threat. Schumer's laborious 1,445-page bill, the product of six Senate committees, would have the U.S. compete with China by creating tech hubs of robotics and artificial intelligence in U.S. cities, promoting school …

Senate R&D bill to counter China shelved by GOP opposition
3 years, 6 months ago

Senate R&D bill to counter China shelved by GOP opposition

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A sweeping Senate bill aimed at making the United States more competitive with China and shoring up domestic computer chip manufacturing with $50 billion in emergency funds was abruptly shelved Friday after a handful of Republican senators orchestrated a last-minute attempt to halt it. A top Republican author, Sen. Todd Young of Indiana, characterized his underlying proposal that …

How U.S. plans to counter China’s influence in technology
3 years, 7 months ago

How U.S. plans to counter China’s influence in technology

The Hindu  

China’s growing influence in science and technology is a thorn in the flesh for the U.S. The legislative proposal seeking to counter China’s tech dominance will allocate about $110 billion toward technology research. Apart from the proposed bill, Republican Senator John Cornyn said lawmakers are also likely to vote on approving at least $37 billion to fund programmes to boost …

U.S. Senate panel to take up technology research spending bill
3 years, 7 months ago

U.S. Senate panel to take up technology research spending bill

The Hindu  

A U.S. legislative proposal to allocate about $110 billion for basic and advanced technology research and science in the face of rising competitive pressure from China will be debated by the Senate Commerce Committee on May 12, sources said on Wednesday. The bipartisan "Endless Frontier" bill would authorise most of the money, $100 billion, over five years to invest in …

U.S. Senate mulls $30 bln in funding to boost chipmaking sector, source says
3 years, 9 months ago

U.S. Senate mulls $30 bln in funding to boost chipmaking sector, source says

The Hindu  

The U.S. Senate is considering including in a new bill to boost competitiveness against China $30 billion in funding for previously-approved measures to supercharge the country's chipmaking industry, a congressional source said on Thursday. The source, who is involved in the effort, said that the Schumer-led package is likely to have provisions curbing China's access to U.S. capital markets, a …

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