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• In key industries like agriculture and manufacturing, I think we need more free trade.
• That's not a net positive result for American business and manufacturing?
• They're competing against global manufacturing.
• Manufacturers that are going to have access to Chinese steel.
• But we're cleaner than these other places in the way we manufacture.

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• A domestic manufacturing supply chain has been firmly established to increase capacity and speed implementation
• For us here in the state, we know we have tremendous energy demands from data centers, from manufacturers
• The semiconductor manufacturing industry is everywhere but here.
• I don't want to see us inventing fusion and fusion ending up with all the manufacturing, all the supply
• I don't want to see us inventing fusion and fusion ending up with all the manufacturing, all the supply

Bills: HB2809

Keywords: cybersecurity, post-quantum encryption, CMMC 2.0, state agencies, data protection, US-based vendors, 1182, all

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• You've got folks that are in different manufacturing engineering technology.
• Advanced manufacturing back in connecting industry, academia and government.
• So let's talk about the its manufacturing manufacturing is our bread and butter.
• But some of the equipment the advanced manufacturing facility is going to boost.
• But it also enables us to add a new program in advanced manufacturing and another program and semiconductor

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And then the last thing I want to mention in terms of our regional assets is advanced manufacturing.
• before the pandemic hit San Diego's manufacturing job. both the state and the nation.
• So expanding manufacturing incentives and technical assistance for small manufacturing companies in particular
• Whether they're trying to build a new laboratory, a manufacturing site, what have you.
• During that time, she was general manager at Panasonic, overseeing manufacturing for Blu-rays and DVDs

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• existing federal exemptions for certain chemical mixtures containing GBL that are essential to semiconductor
• manufacturing research.
• California law leaves suppliers serving the semiconductor industry subject to significant regulatory
• Tatum Ackler on behalf of SEMI, which represents the entire supply chain of the semiconductor industry
• , in strong support of SB 1306. ...the entire supply chain of the semiconductor industry in strong support

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on June 24, 2026, but initially lacked a quorum and began by hearing presentations only. SB 308 was presented as a bill to streamline fiscal reporting for California community colleges by combining two overlapping annual audit reports into one. SB 895, the California Science and Health Research Bond, drew extensive testimony from the authors and many supporters, who argued it would help offset federal research cuts, protect California’s science infrastructure, support jobs, and preserve life-saving research in areas such as cancer, HIV, Parkinson’s, ALS, climate resilience, and quantum computing. The bill was described as a bond measure that would require a three-party agreement and was sent to suspense. After quorum was established, the committee took up the consent and suspense calendars. Several bills were approved on consent, including SB 308 and a large group of other measures, while the suspense calendar was deemed approved, including SB 895 and other bills listed by the chair. Public comment on SB 895 continued for a long period, with many researchers, students, labor representatives, university officials, and patient advocates speaking in strong support and urging the bill be moved to the floor. The committee also heard SB 1350, which would expand green hydrogen by allowing renewable portfolio standard credits for certain hydrogen use in power generation; the author and supporters said it would help clean energy development, create jobs, and support projects like ARCHES and Element. Later, SB 1306 was presented to align California law with federal exemptions for certain chemical mixtures containing GBL used in semiconductor manufacturing research. The author and SEMI’s representative said the bill would reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens, avoid disrupting semiconductor supply chains, and not change rules for pure GBL. The bill passed out of committee on a roll call vote, with one no vote and one not voting. The hearing then adjourned.

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• The prevalence of U.S. manufacturing equipment in global semiconductor production means nearly all are
• of US manufacturing prevailance of US manufacturing equipment<03:56:43.120><c> in</c><03:56:43.359><
• c> global</c><03:56:43.960><c> semiconductor</c> equipment in global semiconductor equipment in global
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Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, May 5, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• And New Mexico's core competencies have always been manufacturing; it's always been applied physics,
• manufacturing industry.
• that platform technology of the transistor and the semiconductor.
• Because part of the challenge is, candidly, this manufacturing equipment is incredibly expensive.
• Last point that I wanted to, in having visited some of those manufacturing facilities.

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• A domestic manufacturing supply chain has been firmly established to increase capacity and speed implementation
• For us here in the state, we know we have tremendous energy demands from data centers, from manufacturers
• When it comes to these future technologies, obviously, you know, we're not manufacturing, we're not licensing
• The semiconductor manufacturing industry is everywhere but here.
• I don't want to see us inventing fusion and fusion ending up with all the manufacturing, all the supply

Summary: The Committee on Science and Technology met with a full audience and began with brief introductions, including an intern from Arizona State University. The committee heard two presentations before taking up its only bill. The University of Arizona’s Thomas Diaz de la Rubia spoke about fusion energy, describing it as a potential clean, safe, baseload power source and arguing Arizona should build the talent, supply chains, and research infrastructure to commercialize fusion. Members asked about timelines, regulation, competition with China, and the relationship to small modular reactors; he said fusion could be commercially relevant in roughly 12 to 15 years if public and private investment continues, and that the U.S. should avoid losing manufacturing and supply chains as it did in other technologies. He also discussed the university’s broader space and national security work. XRDNA CEO Charles Ableman then presented a spatial addressing and coordination system called EVA, describing it as a way to align data about where and when physical objects exist across systems, with a security layer called a sphere of influence. He said the company is testing with space and logistics partners, uses AI provenance tools, and sees its near-term use case in space operations and interoperability. The committee then considered HB 2809, which would require state agencies handling sensitive or protected data to implement post-quantum encryption meeting or exceeding CMMC 2.0 standards, using a U.S.-based vendor and U.S.-developed or maintained components. The bill would place the master encryption key with the Auditor General and set procedures involving the Auditor General and Attorney General. Sponsor Rep. Gillette explained that the bill was simplified from a prior version after concerns that agencies would have to connect offline systems to the internet; the amendment clarified that encryption can be installed without internet connectivity and without requiring other systems to be online. He argued the measure is needed to modernize weak legacy systems and protect data after prior breaches and failed IT projects. Members generally supported the concept but raised questions about implementation, costs, vendor neutrality, and the Auditor General’s role; the Secretary of State’s office was described as neutral and still evaluating implementation. The committee adopted the Pingarelli amendment and then passed HB 2809 as amended on a 9-0 vote, with several members explaining that they supported the bill but wanted continued stakeholder input and careful attention to execution.

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• key industries of the future including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, 5G, advanced manufacturing
• He also brought to light the significant risks posed by PRC-manufactured ship-to-shore cranes in American
• manufacturing base and you offered me reassurances about those efforts should you be confirmed.
• Right, and do you agree that domestic semiconductor production should continue to be a priority for the
• Today the Commission is litigating antitrust cases against Meta, Amazon, John Deere, pesticide manufacturer

Keywords: Senate Committee, Commerce, Science, Technology, Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, FTC, Consumer Protection, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation featured significant discussions regarding technological advancements and their implications for the future. Notably, nominations were made for key positions in the White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy and the Federal Trade Commission. Committee members expressed the importance of leading in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing, emphasizing that the pace of innovation is crucial for maintaining the United States' global position as a leader in technology. The discussions also highlighted the role of the FTC in protecting consumers from deceptive business practices and ensuring fair competition in the marketplace. Attendees underscored the urgency of advancing research and development in areas such as quantum computing, as evidenced by a demonstration of a new quantum chip anticipated to redefine computing capabilities across industries. Various members engaged in vibrant exchanges, showing support for initiatives aimed at bolstering innovation through public and private collaboration. Overall, the meeting set a strong agenda for pursuing future science and technology policies that ensure the U.S. remains at the forefront of global advancements.

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• manufacturing research.
• California law leaves suppliers serving the semiconductor industry subject to significant regulatory
• Tatum Ackler on behalf of SEMI, which represents the entire supply chain of the semiconductor industry
• , in strong support of SB 1306. ...the entire supply chain of the semiconductor industry in strong support
• It helps reduce unnecessary embedded sub-regulation on the semiconductor industry and, importantly, poses

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Germany is now ground zero for advanced manufacturing.
• We're seeing unprecedented interest in reshoring advanced industries, building domestic AI and semiconductor
• Manufactured homes provide a swifter, more affordable option.
• Section 601 requires veterans receiving the grant to occupy the manufactured home as their principal
• DMHA, I'm the chairman for this year for the Texas Manufactured Housing Association.

Bills: HB 104, HB2054, HB3459, HB3745, HB4486, HB4488, HB4601, HB104

Keywords: Texas Future Fund, investment review board, economic stabilization, innovative technology, national defense, HB 2054, Texas volunteer fire department assistance fund, Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program, volunteer fire departments, wildfire mitigation, wildland fire, rural fire protection, insurer assessment, insurance premium tax, state appropriations, firefighting grants, emergency services, high-risk wildfire areas, Texas Comptroller, Texas Government Code

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• The anti-worker provisions of this CEQA exemption for advanced manufacturing.
• Now, what does that mean, advanced manufacturing?
• manufacturing that takes place in ...and particularly with the semiconductor manufacturing that takes
• Semiconductor manufacturing, for example, is notorious for its extensive use of toxic PFAS, the forever
• advanced manufacturing as being somehow cleaner than traditional manufacturing.

Summary: The Assembly convened after a quorum call, prayer, and pledge, then moved through a long floor session focused heavily on budget trailer bills, labor agreements, housing, environmental review, and several resolutions. Members also introduced visiting guests, including family members, district staff, Mandela Washington Fellows, and UC Berkeley public policy students. Procedural motions were taken up early, including a successful roll-call vote to suspend rules so certain budget-related bills could be heard without reference to file. The chamber approved several major budget measures. SB 129, the labor trailer bill, passed 56-4 after supporters said it made technical budget adjustments, funded collective bargaining, supported In-Home Supportive Services, and addressed pension and project-related issues. SB 131, the public resources and housing trailer bill, passed 50-3 after extensive debate over homelessness funding, CEQA exemptions, advanced manufacturing, high-speed rail, rural access to funds, tribal consultation, and environmental protections; multiple members voiced support while also urging follow-up changes. The Assembly also adopted SB 139, implementing agreements for professional and operating engineers, by 69-1, and SB 140, implementing the correctional officers’ agreement, by 71-0. Later, AB 130, the housing trailer bill, was taken up on concurrence in Senate amendments after a successful rule suspension; members discussed tribal consultation protections, CEQA reform, prevailing wage, and vehicle miles traveled provisions, with debate continuing as the transcript ended. The Assembly also concurred in Senate amendments to AB 927, extending the Williams inspection window for certain school districts, which passed 70-0. In addition, ACR 16 naming the 10th Street Bridge the POW/MIA Bridge passed 70-0. AJR 9, urging full and consistent federal funding for the National Park Service, drew broad bipartisan support and passed 66-0 after members highlighted California parks’ economic and cultural importance. HR 47, recognizing the Fourth of July and the Declaration of Independence, prompted extended remarks on democracy, civics, immigration, military service, and community celebrations before being adopted by voice vote with 64 co-authors added. The consent calendar was also adopted 64-0.

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• But there is a lot of interesting, the semiconductor piece is very interesting.
• In addition, we have the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office and Manufacturing Energy
• Again, it's a multi- alloy development and advanced manufacturing.
• It’s not just the critical materials, but skidding back to manufacturing.
• It's not just the critical materials, but skidding back to manufacturing.

Summary: The meeting opened with remarks about the value of public engagement and the availability of presentation materials, then moved into a series of technical briefings from Idaho National Laboratory staff. Joe Renovitz described recent federal and DOE efforts to streamline nuclear regulation for advanced reactors, including NRC Part 53 and upcoming Part 57 rulemaking, DOE authorization updates, crosswalks between DOE and NRC requirements, and use of AI to speed licensing communications and document review. He emphasized that the goal is to align safety standards for advanced technologies, reduce rework for developers, and support deployment for commercial, defense, and research uses. In response to questions, he said there is no current plan to merge agencies, but there is more information-sharing and embedded NRC staff at DOE facilities; he also noted public outreach is supported through groups like GAIN and NEI. David Tolman then discussed the nuclear fuel cycle, covering uranium mining, conversion, enrichment, fuel fabrication, spent fuel storage, transportation, disposal, and recycling. He explained high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU), DOE’s HALEU Availability Program, and the need to expand domestic enrichment, deconversion, and transportation capacity to support advanced reactors and the 2050 nuclear growth goal. He also reviewed used fuel management, including on-site storage at operating and shutdown reactors, the Center for Used Fuel Research at INL, a high-burnup research cask project, and the long-term repository question, which he said is ultimately political as well as technical. He outlined reprocessing approaches—aqueous/Purex, pyrochemical, and fluoride volatility—describing INL’s work on electrochemical processing of EBR-II fuel and noting industry interest from several companies in recycling technologies. Ashley Shields presented on AI for nuclear applications, describing INL’s use of generative AI, high-performance computing, and digital-twin tools to accelerate reactor design, licensing, operations, and materials development. She highlighted the Prometheus effort to pursue highly automated reactor design and operation, the large documentation burden for reactor licensing, and ongoing work on autonomous control, remote operation, and AI-assisted materials qualification through the Vulcan challenge and related data platforms. In questions, she said AI tools are used under data-governance and security controls, with different models chosen for different tasks, and argued that software engineers and human oversight remain necessary. The session ended with a brief recess announcement and a transition to a later presentation on critical minerals and materials.

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• As someone who owned and operated manufacturing... to address the House for one minute to to address
• </c> Owned and operated manufacturing businesses in Ohio before coming to Congress, I know firsthand
• </c><02:15:28.079><c> industry</c> to grow the state semiconductor industry to grow the state semiconductor
• Demand for semiconductors is innovation.
• </c> world's most advanced semiconductor world's most advanced semiconductor chips<02:15:57.840><c> and

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, July 23, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• These attestation requirements would complement recent strides by Oregon, including bringing car manufacturers
• These attestation requirements would complement recent strides by Oregon, including bringing car manufacturers
• manufacturing infrastructure for other uses.
• a lot that can be done around trades and construction careers, and then also with some of the semiconductor
• and advanced manufacturing industry in the state too.

Keywords: 907, all

Summary: The committee held a series of informational briefings on information management and technology issues. It first heard from ACLU representatives on data privacy, who argued that Oregon should strengthen protections against private data brokers, government purchases of personal data, reverse warrants, automatic license plate readers, and local police surveillance. They urged data minimization, limits on data sales and retention, and broader transparency and accountability measures. Members asked about practical uses of license plate readers, state sales of data, and how Oregon’s approach compares with other states; the presenters said similar proposals have been adopted elsewhere, including data minimization in Maryland and a state version of the Fourth Amendment Is Not for Sale Act in Montana. The committee then received a detailed update from the Department of Administrative Services and Enterprise Information Services on licensing system modernization for 14 boards and commissions with the most immediate need. DAS said it is seeking a shared procurement approach through an RFP that would create either one scalable system or two tiers of systems, depending on agency needs and security requirements, with contracts expected by September. Committee members emphasized the need for a more unified, user-friendly statewide login and service experience for businesses and residents, and raised concerns about small agencies “figuring it out on their own” without sufficient cybersecurity or technical expertise. EIS said it is overseeing the investment review, security and architecture review, and future implementation planning, and noted that multiple agency requests may still come back to the legislature in the next session. The committee also discussed a revised cybersecurity incident notification concept. Staff explained that the earlier bill had raised stakeholder concerns, so the co-chairs directed further interim work with the Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council and other local government and K-12 stakeholders. The goal is a narrower, voluntary “911-style” notification process that would let public bodies alert peers and potentially receive assistance after cyber incidents; a temporary voluntary process is being tested now, with a work group developing language for possible 2027 consideration. Finally, the committee heard updates from the new state chief data officer on data governance, data sharing, geospatial work, and the state transparency website, followed by a briefing on data centers from NCSL and the Technology Association of Oregon. The data officer described efforts to expand data inventories, data governance plans, data literacy, and interagency sharing, along with statewide aerial imagery, geospatial standards, and the open data portal. The data center discussion focused on national and state trends, including rapid growth in data centers, rising electricity and water demand, and legislative responses such as new rate classes, reporting requirements, and cost-allocation rules to protect ratepayers. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational only.

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• Germany is now ground zero for advanced manufacturing.
• We're seeing unprecedented interest in reshoring advanced industries, building domestic AI and semiconductor
• Manufactured homes provide a swifter, more affordable option.
• Uh, this year I'm chairman of the Texas Manufactured Housing Association.
• I'm the chairman, uh, for this year for Texas Manufactured Housing Association. OK.

Bills: HB104

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tax rate election, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, de minimis rate, local government, special district, tax increase, tax notice, public hearing, tax code, Health and Safety Code, Texas property taxes, taxing unit, election threshold, two-thirds vote, majority vote, budget approval

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• So this can be in everything from manufacturing to hospitality and tourism to agricultural, food, and
• So you've got folks that are in different manufacturing, engineering technology.
• Jennifer Arnold at American Aluminum, RDS, local manufacturer Lippert, and Cam Locker.
• So let's talk about advanced manufacturing. Manufacturing is our bread and butter.
• a new program in advanced manufacturing and another program in semiconductor training.

Summary: The Education Postsecondary Committee met to hear an overview of Florida career and technical education (CTE) from Chancellor Kevin O’Farrell and presentations from Big Bend Technical College and Santa Fe College. O’Farrell described Florida’s CTE structure, including career clusters, postsecondary program types, enrollment and completion growth, apprenticeship expansion, and the state’s credentials review process. He said postsecondary CTE enrollment is near 480,000 students and completions reached a record 76,806, with strong growth in nursing, law enforcement, EMT, and other public-safety credentials. He also discussed the CTE audit, which uses retention/success, employment or continued education, and labor-market demand metrics; programs not meeting thresholds would eventually require phase-out plans beginning in 2026. He highlighted the workforce development capitalization grant as a major driver of program expansion and facility renovation, and answered questions about business outreach, construction trades, apprenticeships, and space-industry training. Shelby McCall of Big Bend Technical College described how the college responded to hurricanes, mill closures, and regional economic disruption by expanding rural workforce training. She highlighted aluminum welding, millwright, welding technology, health sciences, and a new advanced manufacturing facility funded by state grants and local partnerships, along with a new LPN-to-RN bridge program. She said the college has strong placement and certification results and is working with employers such as Lippert, NAMO, and others to align training with local demand. Senator Simon praised the college’s role in Taylor County’s recovery and workforce development. Dr. Paul Brody of Santa Fe College said state workforce grants have helped the college expand nursing, skilled trades, apprenticeship, automotive, diesel, and manufacturing programs, including partnerships with Bradford County Technical College, UF Health, Habitat for Humanity, and local employers. He reported growth in CTE enrollment, nursing credentials, apprenticeship enrollment, and job placement rates, and described new efforts in semiconductor training, CDL training, and a charter school model that combines high school, an AS degree, and industry credentials. The committee took no formal action beyond hearing the presentations and adjourned after Senator Berman moved to adjourn.

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• The organizations we represent want to keep investing in California, building projects, manufacturing
• manufacturing process.
• Hydrogen is an essential industrial input within the semiconductor manufacturing process.
• However, that weight is still, there's a distribution challenge there for the bus manufacturers.
• So the bus manufacturers are having a hard time. bus manufacturers.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Bills: HB 1065, HB2929, HB2956, HB3009, HB3420, HB3626, HB3649, HB4956, HB4993, HB5293, HB5308, HB5528, HCR118, SB36, HB4023, SB 36

Keywords: employee classification, private security, misclassification, workforce regulations, Texas Workforce Commission, autism, peace officers, training program, law enforcement, intervention, communication, developmental disability, family violence, central database, criminal offense, registration, public safety, violent offenses, criminal database, Department of Public Safety

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• The Maritime Action Plan will aim to increase civilian ship manufacturing as well, strengthening both

Bills: SB 36, HB 1065, HB2929, HB2956, HB3009, HB3420, HB3626, HB3649, HB4956, HB4993, HB5293, HB5308, HB5528, HCR118, SB36, HB4023

Keywords: transportation, regional authorities, mobility, infrastructure, sales tax, employee classification, private security, misclassification, workforce regulations, Texas Workforce Commission, autism, peace officers, training program, law enforcement, intervention, communication, developmental disability, family violence, central database, criminal offense