MEDIATEK USA INC. for MEDIATEK USA INC.
What was lobbied
7 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Budget/Appropriations BUD
2024 Omnibus Spending Bills for science agencies, NIST, NSF, DOE Office of Science and other CHIPS and Science Act R&D activities. The CHIPS and Science Act included substantial portions of the original CHIPS Act which was supported by the entire semiconductor industry. Working with peer companies in the Task Force on American Innovation to champion these accounts for 2024.
Foreign entity interest: These US investments redound to the benefit of the entire industry.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| W. PATRICK WILSON | — |
Computer Industry CPI
Support for Basic research at US universities and related technology projects. Support for policies to incentivize innovation. NIST semiconductor research programs and support for the newly established National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC).
Foreign entity interest: Support for US semiconductor manufacturing, R&D and incentives for industry foreign direct investment
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| W. PATRICK WILSON | — |
Science/Technology SCI
General issues related to U.S. federal government support for basic research and R&D on semiconductor and foundational technologies; U.S. technology competitiveness and innovation policy, including implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act; and adding diversity to the semiconductor workforce. Support for NIST, NSF and the DOE Office of Science.
Foreign entity interest: MediaTek USA Inc. and MediaTek Inc. are keen champions of US R&D in the semiconductor space and advancement of shared technology roadmap for semiconductors. These science programs are also a key component of workforce development for new technologists in the industry.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| W. PATRICK WILSON | (Director, US Dept of Commerce, Office of Business Liaison 2018-2020) |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
General issues related to export controls and foreign direct investment in the U.S. - Support for the US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade and Congressional support for the US-Taiwan Initiative on the 21st-Century Trade Agreement Implementation Act (H.R.4004). H.R. 6614 and related amendments to ECRA increase license policy transparency at BIS, and combat monopoly licenses without review. Issues related to export controls and foreign direct investment in the U.S., including H.R. 7151, the Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act
Foreign entity interest: US-Taiwan relations and trade issues and US regulation/license of exports from Taiwan, Foreign Direct Product Rule, Export licensing reform and bilateral cooperation on sanctions. All foreign headquartered companies seek to be treated fairly by USG stakeholders and agencies.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| W. PATRICK WILSON | Director, US Dept of Commerce, Office of Business Liaison |
Telecommunications TEC
General issues related to 5G and advanced connectivity grant programs. Supply chain and trusted manufacturing of telecommunications equipment and semiconductors. Spectrum policy and FCC Grants; oversight of FCC Affordable Connectivity Programs and Lifeline Program for Low-Income Consumers.
Foreign entity interest: As the worlds largest seller of SOC/IOT chips for mobile applications, the company supports creation and expansion of 5G infrastructure world wide. In the US our interest is to see 5G access available to every community and region.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| W. PATRICK WILSON | Director, US Dept of Commerce Office of Business Liaison, 2018-2020 |
Manufacturing MAN
Support for implementation of the CHIPS And Science Act, Manufacturing workforce and topics related to supporting the construction of US foundry capacity. Semiconductor design incentives and related supports for the high skilled workforce that includes chip design. Congressional support for an amendment to the NDAA (Kelly #985) to streamline environmental review for CHIPS projects. This amendment is a revised version of the Building Chips in America Act (S. 2228).
Foreign entity interest: MediaTek Inc. is a fabless semiconductor leader, but maintains a strong interest in expanded fab capacity in the US; and like its peers benefits from more global capacity for chip manufacturing.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| W. PATRICK WILSON | Director, US Dept of Commerce Office of Business Liaison, 2018-2020 |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Congressional outreach to support passage of the "United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act" (H.R. 5988) as incorporated into the House passed H.R.7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. Support for R&D Amortization fix and other research tax treatments that would improve the US competitiveness.
Foreign entity interest: Foreign headquartered global companies have a choice of where to do their research and development. Improving the conditions in the US and the tax treatment of these R&D investments improves the competitiveness of the US and drives more investment here.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| W. PATRICK WILSON | — |
Foreign entities
Foreign owners and affiliates the filer disclosed. Amounts are as declared on this filing.
| Entity | Country | Principal place of business | Ownership | Contribution declared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDIATEK INC. | Taiwan | Taiwan | 100.0% | $154,000 |
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