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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | MediaTek USA Inc. |
Address2 | 2840 Junction Avenue |
City | San Jose |
State | CA |
Zip Code | 95134 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401105795-12
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6. House ID# 448990001
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2022 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: William Patrick Wilson |
Date | 1/20/2023 12:47:50 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Federal support for basic research, semiconductor research programs, CHIPS and Science Act Funding (as authorized in the 2021 NDAA). Funding for basic research as part of Endless Frontier and subsequently S.1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (USICA) and the CHIPS and Science Act. (H. R. 4346) Related House & Senate Conference Committee Action. End of year Omnibus Appropriations bill
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
William Patrick |
Wilson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
The CHIPS and Science Act. (H. R. 4346)included substantial portions of the original CHIPS Act which was supported by the entire semiconductor industry. These US investments redound to the benefit of the entire industry.
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CPI
16. Specific lobbying issues
US technology competitiveness, H.R.4521 - America COMPETES Act of 2022, and the CHIPS and Science Act. (H. R. 4346) FAST Act amendments and other topics related to American technology leadership and competitiveness; including STEM workforce, diversity/inclusion and mentoring programs. H.R. 8251 the CHIPPING IN Act of 2022
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
William Patrick |
Wilson |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Support for US semiconductor manufacturing, R&D and incentives for industry foreign direct investment
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
US federal government support for basic research, semiconductor and foundational technologies, the S. 1260 Endless Frontiers Act subsequently USICA and its House Companion, H.R.4521 - the America COMPETES Act of 2022 and related subjects including the final version of the the CHIPS and Science Act. (H. R. 4346). H.R. 2225, the National Science Foundation for the Future Act and H.R. 3593, the Department of Energy Science for the Future Act. FY23 omnibus appropriations legislation to ensures continuity of mission for federal research and development (R&D) agencies and provides important and needed increases to federal basic research investments essential to American innovation, competitiveness, and security. General support for funding of NIST, DOE Office of Science and DOD R&D programs for semiconductors. Science funding as a tool for workforce development.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
William Patrick |
Wilson |
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(Director, US Dept of Commerce, Office of Business Liaison 2018-2020) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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.
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Export controls, compliance and other related topics, US China bilateral relations, multilateral coordination and proposed controls on technologies and exports. Policies to encourage foreign direct investment in the United States. BIS license policy and export control reform. Supply Chain oversight and US govt efforts to regulate and manage supply chain disruptions. Sanctions coordination. Harmonization of multilateral sanctions and related topics. Support for the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
William Patrick |
Wilson |
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Director, US Dept of Commerce, Office of Business Liaison |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
US Government support for 5G infrastructure, standards and spectrum, IOT, nextGen WIFI technologies, edge computing,artificial intelligence and other technology standards; Federal grant programs for new 5G build out and connectivity equity for undeserved groups and communities.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
White House Office, U.S. SENATE, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
William Patrick |
Wilson |
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Director, US Dept of Commerce Office of Business Liaison, 2018-2020 |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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.
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
The United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, (USICA) S. 1270 the Endless Frontier Act, the CHIPS and Science Act. (H. R. 4346) including appropriations for the CHIPS Act and enactment of the FABS Act. An ITC tax incentive for US manufacturing/foundry capacity in the United States. Advocacy for new advanced node foundry capacity in the US. US semiconductor foundry capacity and related workforce issues for chip design.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
William Patrick |
Wilson |
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Director, US Dept of Commerce Office of Business Liaison, 2018-2020 |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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