MEDIATEK USA INC. for MEDIATEK USA INC.
What was lobbied
8 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Computer Industry CPI
Funding for advanced compute research and development; related issues.
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 issue related to U.S. government support for basic research and R&D on semiconductor technologies and U.S. technology competitiveness and innovation policy. Semiconductor research accounts and programs created by the CHIPS and Science Act.
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) |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
General issues related to affordable connectivity and network security in the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations; funding for technology research programs and research accounts at Departments of Energy and Commerce, NIST, CHIPS Programs and National Science Foundation. General issues related to affordable connectivity and network security in H.R.5166.
Foreign entity interest: These US investments redound to the benefit of the entire industry.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| W. PATRICK WILSON | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
General issues related to export controls, including H.R. 1316/S. 744, the Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act, and issues related to tariffs and foreign direct investment in the U.S., License Monopoly prevention and related issues. General issues related to export controls, including H.R.3477/S.1705, the Chip Security 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 affordable connectivity and network security, new spectrum, broadband deployment, and artificial intelligence (AI) 5G, NextGen 6G and related issues.
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
General issues related to semiconductor investment and manufacturing initiatives; implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act as it relates to new fabrication capacity and foundry services. New package and test capacity in the US or other near allies. Support for policies that encourage foreign direct investment from close democratic allies.
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. New advanced manufacturing capacity in the US is a key goal.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| W. PATRICK WILSON | Director, US Dept of Commerce Office of Business Liaison, 2018-2020 |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
General issues related to U.S.-Taiwan double taxation, including H.R. 33/S. 199, the U.S.-Taiwan Double Tax Relief Act, R&D Tax Credit and other issues related to its extension, expansion and authorization.
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 | — |
Defense DEF
General issues related to Department of War global technology collaboration and the semiconductor supply chain, including in S.2296/H.R.3838, theFiscal Year 2026 (FY26) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and H.R.4860, the U.S.-Taiwan Defense Innovation Partnership Act
Foreign entity interest: The War Department is a long time supporter of advanced technology research and it is in the US shared strategic interest to partner with universities and independent R&D organization in Taiwan that can help improve the US innovation roadmap of the war department and the indirect benefits to the entire semiconductor industry.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| W. PATRICK WILSON | Formerly Director, US Department of Commerce Office of Business Liaison |
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