Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, announced on April 8 a hearing titled ‘Computing Power and Competition: Examining the Semiconductor Ecosystem.’
The hearing is scheduled for April 15 at 2:00 PM ET in Room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. It will focus on semiconductor and advanced technology supply chains. The event will be open to the public and press, with a livestream available online at energycommerce.house.gov.
Guthrie and Bilirakis said, “Semiconductors are foundational to modern life, powering everything from cars, computers, and phones to basic household appliances like toasters and refrigerators, along with critical tools essential for our national defense. Vulnerabilities in the semiconductor supply chain underscore the need for robust oversight of the semiconductor ecosystem to prevent significant economic disruptions and protect national security. Especially as technologies such as artificial intelligence drive our future, we must ensure our supply chains are reliable and secure, supporting and expanding America’s technological competitive edge.”
The written testimony from Jason Grebe of Intel Corporation highlights several topics expected at the hearing: U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing; AI technology; supply chain resilience; trade policies; regulatory reforms; workforce development; and legislative support. Intel reports major investments exceeding $100 billion in U.S. facilities with significant research spending. The company also points to challenges such as global supply chain vulnerabilities due to geopolitical conflicts and resource concentration.
The testimony emphasizes that targeted trade policies are needed to support U.S. manufacturing while protecting intellectual property without raising costs or restricting markets. Additionally, it calls for amendments to chemical approval processes under TSCA to accelerate innovation in line with global competitors.
For more information about the hearing or related topics discussed by Intel’s Jason Grebe regarding U.S. semiconductor policy priorities—including infrastructure investment needs, workforce demands projected through 2030, federal incentives like those provided by the CHIPS Act—read further details in the organization’s press release.
