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Demand Democratic Oversight and Public Benefit in Any Federal Investment in Intel
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Target: President of the United States, U.S. Congress, Department of Commerce
Goal: We call on Congress and the White House to guarantee democratic oversight, transparency, and tangible public benefits in any federal investment or equity stake in Intel.
The news that federal officials are in talks to buy a stake in Intel signals a dramatic departure from decades of hands-off tech policy. With Intel’s delays in domestic chip production and mounting national security concerns, the government is poised to become a major player in the semiconductor industry.
But public investment must come with public accountability. Taxpayer dollars should not be handed to private corporations without strict conditions to ensure transparency, worker protections, climate responsibility, and a return on public investment. The CHIPS Act’s billions have not resolved Intel’s structural issues—now, with even more at stake, we must demand a new standard for public intervention.
We urge policymakers to seize this opportunity to set a precedent: any federal equity stake in Intel must be contingent on strong public interest safeguards. This is our chance to ensure that the next era of American tech innovation is equitable, sustainable, and democratic.
Key Demands
- Require full transparency and public reporting on all terms and conditions of any federal investment in Intel.
- Guarantee public representation on Intel’s board proportional to the government’s stake.
- Mandate that any federal investment includes enforceable commitments to union rights, living wages, and safe working conditions for all Intel employees and contractors.
- Tie public funding to strict climate and environmental standards for all Intel operations and supply chains.
- Ensure that any government-backed intellectual property or technological advances remain accessible for public benefit, not just corporate profit.
- Establish mechanisms for public oversight and periodic review of the investment’s impact on workers, communities, and national security.
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