The Semiconductor Industry Association spent $380,000 in the first half of 2007 to lobby the federal government, according to a disclosure form.

The trade group lobbied on numerous issues, including visa reform, patent and copyright legislation, research and development tax credits and international trade agreements with Korea and Malaysia. It also lobbied on math and science education programs for kindergarten through 12th grade students.

The trade group - which counts Intel Corp. (nasdaq: INTC - news - people ), Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (nyse: AMD - news - people ) and International Business Machines Corp. (nyse: IBM - news - people ) among its 30 charter members - lobbied Congress, the White House, the Commerce, State and Defense departments and other agencies.

The disclosure form was posted online Aug. 14 by the Senate's public records office.

Under a federal law enacted in 1995, lobbyists are required to disclose activities that could influence members of the executive and legislative branches. They must register with Congress within 45 days of being hired or engaging in lobbying.