President Establishes CHIPS Act Steering Council

They will coordinate funding, grants, and subsidies.  President Biden signed an executive order directing the implementation of the $280 billion CHIPS Act, designed to boost domestic manufacturing and…

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Commerce Secretary Commends the CHIPS and Science Act

She is encouraged by the renewed focus on domestic manufacturing After President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 into law on Tuesday, Secretary of Commerce…

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CHIPS Act Passed by House of Representatives

The measure now awaits the president’s signature. On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed legislation to support the production of semiconductors, increase employment in that industry, and technologically…

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Senate Passes Chip Manufacturing Bill

The objective is stronger competition with China.  With a large bipartisan majority, the Senate on Wednesday passed a $280 billion bill to subsidize the domestic microchip manufacturing industry…

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Secretary Yellen Calls for Less Reliance on Chinese Trade

Supports strengthening supply chain with allies. The Department of the Treasury released excerpts from a speech that Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen gave in South Korea on Tuesday. The…

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Governors, Mayors Urge Congress to Pass Chip Legislation

Bipartisan state and local politicians are concerned about retaining domestic manufacturing. Semiconductor manufacturing legislation is expected to come before Congress for a vote this week. Several state governors…

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Commerce Department Endorses New Semiconductor Factory

Supports passage of Bipartisan Innovation Act On Monday, the Commerce Department announced the company GlobalWafers’ intent to base their next 300-millimeter silicon wafer factory in Sherman, Texas. The…

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Legislators Propose Review of Semiconductor Supply Chain

Chips are primarily produced in Taiwan.  A  bipartisan group of legislators in the House of Representatives led by Representative Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin is proposing a systematic review…

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President Visits Samsung Plant in South Korea

 He is advocating for legislation to boost chip making. A Samsung semiconductor plant was among the stops made by President Biden as he begins his trip to Asia.…

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High Tech Support Bill Introduced in House

Legislation would strengthen U.S. technology and research.  A $250 billion tech bill to address supply chain and chip shortages, increase competition with foreign sources, and strengthen American research…

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