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15 U.S.C. 4626: Budgeting for semiconductor manufacturing technology researchText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 15-COMMERCE AND TRADECHAPTER 72-SEMICONDUCTOR RESEARCH
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§4626. Budgeting for semiconductor manufacturing technology research

(a)  Budget submission

To the extent the Secretary considers appropriate and necessary, the Secretary of Energy, in preparing the research and development budget of the Department of Energy to be included in the annual budget submitted to the Congress by the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, shall provide for programs, projects, and activities that encourage the development of new technology in the field of semiconductors.

(b)  Budget categories

The programs, projects, and activities described in subsection (a) shall be included in the budget for general science and research activities of the Department of Energy, except that any programs, projects, and activities that directly support and directly benefit the defense activities of the Department shall be included in the budget for atomic energy defense activities of the Department of Energy.

( Pub. L. 100–180, div. C, title I, § 3146 , Dec. 4, 1987 , 101 Stat. 1243 .)