This week marked the one-year anniversary of President Biden signing the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act into law as part of his investing in America agenda. CHIPS for America is a historic opportunity for our country to come together and strengthen national security, rebuild supply chains, unleash the next generation of innovation, and solidify America’s technological leadership in the 21st century.
Here’s what they’re saying about the success of the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act one-year in:
Biden-Harris Administration Leaders:
President Joe Biden: “One year ago today, I signed into law the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act to revitalize American leadership in semiconductors, strengthen our supply chains, protect our national security, and advance American competitiveness.
“In the year since I signed this legislation into law, companies have announced over $166 billion to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the United States. These investments are creating jobs and opportunities in communities across the country – from Ohio to Arizona, Texas and New York. And, in the last year alone, at least 50 community colleges have announced new or expanded programs to help American workers access good-paying jobs in the semiconductor industry.” [Statement, 8/9/2023]
Vice President Kamala Harris: “We are rebuilding America – and the CHIPS and Science Act is a big part of that. One year after passing this historic law, @POTUS and I are creating jobs, boosting American innovation, and ensuring we make semiconductors at home again.” [Tweet, 8/9/2023]
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo: “The CHIPS for America program is a historic opportunity to solidify America’s leadership and protect national security. Our work will boost semiconductor manufacturing, strengthen supply chains, and unleash the next generation of innovation. We’ve come a long way in the first year, but there’s exciting work still to be done. Under the President’s leadership, and through the CHIPS for America program, we’re ensuring that America secures its role as a technological superpower for decades to come.” [Statement, 8/9/23]
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg: “Semiconductors are essential to everything from phones to automobiles. Thanks to the investments in President Biden’s CHIPS and Science Act, semiconductor companies are now investing billions of dollars to bring chip production back to the U.S.” [Tweet, 8/9/23]
Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona: “On the anniversary of the CHIPS and Science Act, I am reminded of all the students that I’ve met across the country who are on a pathway to a career that was made possible by its investments in CTE. Our students, our economy, and our planet are all better off because of it.” [Tweet, 8/9/23]
Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm: “Happy birthday to the CHIPS and Science Act[!] It’s been one year since @POTUS signed this game-changing legislation into law and drove more than $230B in private investments in America’s semiconductor manufacturing industry.” [Tweet, 8/9/2023]
Member of Congress:
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer: “Today marks one year since my historic bipartisan CHIPS & Science bill finally became law. This landmark legislation has already spurred major investment across Upstate New York, bringing thousands of good-paying jobs back from overseas, – and breathing new life into Upstate New York’s manufacturing legacy.
“The CHIPS & Science law is not just about restoring this critical industry for the United States, it is about ensuring our children and grandchildren can find good-paying jobs and grow their families in places like update NY, and in the communities that helped build America, and where now they can build a future for themselves, all while laying the foundation for the future of American manufacturing.” [Statement, 8/9/23]
Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell: “As a chief architect of the CHIPS and Science Act, today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, celebrated the one-year anniversary of the law designed to spur American manufacturing, research and development, create thousands of jobs and build a highly-trained workforce. The law authorized nearly $250 billion—one of the largest five-year federal research and development investments in U.S. history. The United States has received commitments worth $230 billion to build and expand semiconductor manufacturing from private investments.
“Over the last year, the landmark CHIPS and Science Act seeded a resurgence of American manufacturing, innovation, and entrepreneurship. More than $230 billion invested in domestic semiconductor manufacturing is creating thousands of good-paying jobs.But our nation is facing a shortage of skilled workers to meet this demand—a gap of 60,000 STEM workers by 2026 in the State of Washington alone—so we must also invest in education, apprenticeships, and training programs.” [8/9/23]
House Science, Space, & Technology Committee Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren: “Today marks the first anniversary of the enactment of the CHIPS and Science Act. CHIPS and Science was spearheaded by Members of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and was signed into law by President Biden on August 9, 2022.
“When President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law one year ago, Democrats in Congress and the Administration made it clear to the world: the United States can and will lead in science and innovation,” said Ranking Member Lofgren (D-CA). “Since then, Americans across the country are seeing up close the promise this law can bring to the nation. From semiconductor manufacturing facility groundbreakings to programs to foster innovation ecosystems and strengthen STEM opportunities for all—the CHIPS and Science Act is making an impact. Democrats are delivering on their promise to invest in America by building a diverse STEM workforce, revitalizing our manufacturing sector, boosting the economy, and ensuring the US remains competitive.
“Ranking Member Lofgren continued, “However, the law remains only partially funded. Funding for the CHIPS portion of the law has been allocated. But funding for the Science portion of the law has not been fully allocated. Funding levels for science have so far fallen short of what was enacted. Speaker McCarthy and extreme MAGA Republicans have been hard at work all Congress to slash funding for American science, including support for our premiere agencies like NASA, NSF, and DOE. Speaker McCarthy and extreme MAGA Republicans are on a mission to cede our leadership in science to China. If we do not invest to build up our scientific enterprise, other countries will beat us to it. They already are.” [Statement, 8/9/23]
House Energy & Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr.:
In the year since President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law, its benefits are already being felt nationwide.
“The law’s transformational investment will create new economic opportunities, expand the middle class, and lower costs for consumers. It will strengthen America’s competitiveness and help end our reliance on other countries for semiconductors, which are key components in consumer goods including cars, electronics, and home appliances, as well as defense systems.
“Over the last year, the CHIPS and Science Act has helped spur over $166 billion of private sector investment into semiconductor development and fabrication. More than 50 community colleges have announced new or expanded semiconductor workforce programs and student applications to full-time jobs posted by semiconductor companies are up 79 percent. This is a major part of our ongoing efforts to revitalize American manufacturing.
“I look forward to continuing to work with the Biden Administration to implement this law in order to grow our economy, create good-paying jobs, strengthen American competitiveness, and lower costs for American families.” [Statement, 8/9/23]
Ohio Congresswoman Joyce Beatty: “(1/2) When @POTUS signed the #CHIPSandScienceAct one year ago, he spurred a historic level of private investment that has harnessed the power of America’s workers and opened doors for entrepreneurs to make it in America.
“(2/2) I am proud to have helped champion such an historic piece of legislation to bring Intel the largest semiconductor manufacturing to Ohio!” [Tweet, 8/9/23]
Colorado Senator Michael Bennet: “The CHIPS & Science Act was signed one year ago today, reinvesting in cutting-edge research and bringing advanced manufacturing back to America. This historic bill strengthens critical supply chains, supports thousands of good-paying jobs, and safeguards our national security.” [Tweet, 8/9/2023]
Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey: “One year ago, @POTUS signed the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act into law, making a generational investment in American manufacturing and jobs that will benefit Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth.” [Tweet, 8/9/23]
Massachusetts Congresswoman Katherine Clark: “Today, we celebrate one year of Democrats’ CHIPS and Science Act. That’s one year of historic job-creating investments. One year of booming domestic manufacturing. One year of rebuilding our economy from the middle out. And many more years of progress to come!” [Tweet, 8/9/2023]
South Carolina Congressman James E. Clyburn: “Today marks 1 year of the CHIPS and Science Act — landmark legislation that boosts manufacturing of semiconductors in America, invests in high-tech research, and strengthens our national security. Bidenomics is investing in America.” [Tweet, 8/9/23]
Delaware Senator Chris Coons: “The CHIPS and Science Act is delivering real results. Since being signed into law one year ago today, this law has strengthened our supply chains, advanced our economic and national security, and invested billions in America’s STEM and manufacturing workforce.” [Tweet, 8/9/23]
Pennsylvania Congresswoman Madeleine Dean: “One year ago today, @POTUS signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law. And as a member of @RLC_Leaders, I’ve seen firsthand the new jobs, diversified STEM workforce, and lower costs as a result. We must strengthen our independence by revitalizing American manufacturing.” [Tweet, 8/9/2023]
Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell: “Last year, new cars were stacking up in parking lots, factories halted operations, & workers were being laid off b/c of the semiconductor chip shortage. The CHIPS and Science Act, enacted one year ago, is bringing our supply chain home.” [Tweet, 8/9/2023]
Illinois Senator Dick Durbin: “When @SenateDems passed the historic CHIPS & Science Act, we had A PLAN.
“THE RESULTS
- $231B in private investments to build semiconductors
- Nearly 400 statements of interest for projects across 37 states
- 45+ community colleges new or expanded semiconductor workforce programs” [Tweet, 8/9/23]
New York Congressman Dan Goldman: “In the year since the CHIPS and Science Act was signed, communities across the U.S. are reaping the rewards of this historic STEM workforce investment. That’s Bidenomics: 13.2 million jobs created since @POTUS took office and American R&D competitiveness into the next century.” [ Tweet, 8/9/2023]
New Hampshire Senator Maggie Hasson: “Investing in America = investing in New Hampshire. One year ago we passed the CHIPS and Science Act into law, to make more things here in America. These investments will lower costs, strengthen our supply chains, and support our economy.” [Tweet, 8/9/23]
Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen: “Chips are in everything – not the kind you eat with salsa, but the kind that runs your phone, car & more. We shouldn’t depend on other countries for them – it’s a threat to our economy & our national security. That’s why we passed the CHIPS & Science Act – for our future.” [Tweet, 8/9/23]
Pennsylvania Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan: “@POTUS signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law 1 year ago today! This legislation has boosted manufacturing & STEM industries at home. Crucially, CHIPS has provided over $230B in investments to build semiconductors. It’s time our most critical technology is made in America.” [Tweet, 8/9/2023]
Maryland Congressman Steny Hoyer: “More than a decade ago, I launched the Make It In America agenda, since then 22 Make It In America bills have been enacted, including the CHIPS and Science Act one year ago today. Investing in America means giving workers the tools they need to Make It In America.” [Tweet, 8/9/23]
Texas Congresswoman Barbara Lee: “On the 1 year anniversary of the CHIPS & Science Act, I had the chance to witness the technological innovation, good-paying jobs, & workforce diversity that
@AkashSystems is bringing to the East Bay firsthand. Let’s keep investing in Black-owned companies #BlackBusinessMonth” [Tweet, 8/9/23]
Florida Congressman Jared Moskowitz: “Happy 1st birthday to the CHIPS And Science Act! This legislation has been a big step forward for America, and in Congress, I’m still focused on legislation that:
- Improves supply chains
- Lowers costs for consumers
- Strengthens our competitive edge over China” [Tweet, 8/9/2023]
California Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi: “One year ago today, with the stroke of President Biden’s pen, our Nation took a giant leap into the future. With the enactment of our CHIPS and Science Law, America declared our economic independence: powering a manufacturing boom, driving decades of scientific discovery and creating good-paying jobs across the country. At the same time, this landmark law furthered Democrats’ commitment to justice and inclusion – recruiting talented young Americans into STEM careers to help solve our toughest challenges, including the climate crisis. The CHIPS and Science Law was a create triumph of patriotism, ensuring that America will continue outcompete any country on Earth. And under the visionary leadership of President Biden, America’s beacon of excellence in science, innovation and inclusivity will glow for generations to come.” [Statement, 8/9/2023]
Michigan Senator Gary Peters: “We passed the CHIPS and Science Act to create jobs, boost our economic competitiveness, bolster our national security, and increase our domestic semiconductor manufacturing. It’s been delivering for Michigan since it was signed into law a year ago.” [Tweet, 8/9/2023]
Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester: “Today marks one year since @POTUS signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law! Thanks to this law, we’re seeing incredible investments in bringing manufacturing back to America, strengthening our supply chains, creating good-paying jobs, protecting our national security.” [Tweet, 8/9/23]
New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherril: “There’s a lot of good news here. We’ve already seen 400 statements of interest from companies interested in applying for this [funding]. We’ve already seen $231 billion of private investment into chips manufacturing. And we’ve seen an 80 percent rise overall in manufacturing construction, year over year, which is really shocking. So we’re seeing the force of the government’s push to reshore American manufacturing and create these jobs here at home.” [Interview, 8/8/23]
Florida Congressman Darren Soto: “Today is the 1-year anniversary of the monumental CHIPS & Science Act, which is already bolstering domestic manufacturing, creating good-paying jobs in places like @NEOcityFL, and fighting inflation. We are happy that this bill is helping boost the American manufacturing boom!” [Tweet, 8/9/23]
Nevada Congresswoman Dina Titus: “One year ago today the #CHIPSandScience Act was signed into law!
“This legislation which I fought for has created more than 100,000 good-paying STEM jobs and will bring chip manufacturing home in everything from cars to households appliances.” [Tweet, 8/9/23]
Virginia Senator Mark Warner: “I fought to pass the CHIPS and Science Act because it’s good for our supply chains, our families, and our national security to make semiconductors here at home. In the year since, the law has bolstered innovation, helped America to compete against countries like China for the technology of the future, and created good-paying manufacturing jobs that will grow the middle class.” [Statement, 8/9/23]
Indiana Senator Todd Young: “A year ago today, the CHIPS and Science Act became law and America went on offense against the Chinese Communist Party. Critical chip manufacturing is returning to the USA, with more than $230 billion in private investment announced over the last year.” [Tweet, 8/9/23]
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State and Local Officials:
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs: “One year after the CHIPS Act was signed into law I’m proud Arizona’s semiconductor industry has seen rapid growth, driven by high-quality training programs from industry partners and universities. Learn more about our world-class semiconductor workforce here.” [Tweet, 8/9/23]
California Governor Gavin Newsom: “1 year after @POTUS signed the #CHIPSAct into law, CA continues to dominate semiconductor research, development, & manufacturing. We’re home to more fabrication facilities than any other state and employ 63,000+ people thanks to our diverse talent, innovation & leadership.” [Tweet, 8/9/23]
Colorado Governor Jared Polis: “Here in Colorado we are capitalizing on the opportunity provided by the CHIPS Act to bring investment and good jobs to Colorado. We will strengthen Colorado’s leadership in the semiconductor industry by taking full advantage of these opportunities in advanced manufacturing.” [Tweet, 8/9/23]
Idaho Governor Brad Little: “Today is 1 year since the CHIPS Act was signed, a step that’s helping the US regain our leadership in semiconductor manufacturing. I look forward to Idaho taking the lead in domestic production of semiconductor chips & supporting the businesses & workers who rely on these chips.” [Tweet, 8/9/23]
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker: “Here in Illinois, we are proud to boast world-class research institutions, a booming innovation ecosystem, and a talented manufacturing industry—all key components towards strengthening our supply chain and creating a more modernized, sustainable state, nation, and world,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “One year since President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act, the Land of Lincoln continues to lead the way—building new R&D facilities, providing tax credits for businesses that share our clean energy goals, and producing millions of microchips, semiconductors, and components parts right here in-state. To the Biden Administration: thank you for investing in our workforce, our industries, and our communities—here’s to our promising and prosperous collective future.” [Statement, 8/9/23]
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer: “Michigan’s legendary manufacturing heritage and bold investments in workforce and economic development have us in a strong position to build the future of cars, chips, and clean energy.
One year after the CHIPS and Science Act, we are continuing to demonstrate our leadership with more battery plants, semiconductor facilities, and innovative workforce programs. Our know-how and deep industry roots put us in a strong position to be a global leader in so many emerging industries, backed by the powerful incentives in the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act. Together, we will continue getting things done to help anyone ‘make it’ in Michigan. With a rich history in manufacturing and innovation, Michigan is poised to be a guiding hand as the world’s need for semiconductor technology continues to evolve in the 21st Century.” [Statement, 8/9/23]
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper: “Today marks one year since @POTUS signed the CHIPS Act into law. Since then, we’ve announced thousands of good-paying jobs across North Carolina as we transition to a clean energy future.” [Tweet, 8/9/23]
New York Governor Kathy Hochul: “One year ago today, our nation’s economy fundamentally changed with the passage of the federal CHIPS and Science Act. Thanks to this extraordinary law, American manufacturing is roaring back to life. “New York is leading the nation’s manufacturing comeback. Thanks to the CHIPS and Science Act — and our only-in-New-York Green CHIPS legislation — good-paying jobs, high-tech manufacturing, and economic opportunity are coming to the Empire State. AMD, IBM, Menlo Microsystems, and of course, Micron, are making unprecedented investments that are lifting up communities across New York.”
“I thank President Biden, Secretary Raimondo, Majority Leader Schumer, and New York’s congressional delegation for their leadership in passing the CHIPS and Science Act and I will continue to work closely with our federal partners to ensure that our state is in the best position to attract 21st century businesses and jobs.” [Statement, 8/9/23]
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine: “In Ohio, we value cutting-edge innovation and want Ohioans to continue to be part of the solution in producing critical supply chains.That’s why we were proud to be an early supporter of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. We applaud members of the Ohio delegation for their support of the legislation and our general assembly for being a leader in enacting state legislation to attract the semiconductor industry to Ohio, making Ohio the Silicon Heartland.”[Statement, 8/9/23]
Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted: “The CHIPS Act was an important component to ensuring that Ohio, and the nation, could compete on a global scale for computer chip manufacturing,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “As we mark the anniversary of its passage, I want to thank our congressional delegation and the general assembly for their collaboration and support, and I want to recognize the work that’s been done so far to strengthen our domestic supply chain, prepare our workforce and spur innovation in an effort to support the growing semiconductor industry that’s taking root right here in Ohio. I urge the federal government to deploy the funding from the CHIPS Act with as few regulations as possible and as soon as possible.” [Statement, 8/9/23]
Boise, Idaho Mayor Lauren McLean: “One year ago today, President @JoeBiden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law, paving the way for memory manufacturing to return to the US – and for Micron’s $15 billion investment in R&D and manufacturing right here in Boise.” [Tweet, 8/9/23]
Hillsboro, Oregon Mayor Steve Callaway: “1 yr ago @POTUS signed the #CHIPSScienceAct into law. In that time @CityofHillsboro has partnered w/ @PortlandCC for Quickstart workforce devlpmt & @hillsboro_sd for 2 yr student tech certification, hosted @SecRaimondo & @CommerceGov, worked w OR legislature for state CHIPS Act.” [Tweet, 8/9/2023]
Phoenix, Arizona Mayor Kate Gallego: “In the year since President Biden signed into law this historic legislation, the Phoenix area has seen explosive growth in the semiconductor manufacturing space. This investment is creating thousands of great-paying jobs for Phoenicians, boosting our local economy, and most importantly, giving the whole United States a leg up to stay competitive on the world stage. Phoenix is excited and proud to become the nation’s semiconductor hub, and we are looking forward to the many successes that are still to come from the CHIPS and Science Act.” [Statement, 8/9/23]
Taylor, Texas Mayor Brandt Rydell: “The City of Taylor has benefited tremendously from the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act and its support of the Samsung semiconductor manufacturing facility in our city. Taylor has already seen a substantial increase in sales and use tax revenues generated in part through the construction of the Samsung project. With the support of this act, Samsung has created opportunities for our community as well as our local businesses and school district: hosting several interns at its facility in the Spring and Summer; donating to area nonprofits that are addressing key challenges for the economically disadvantaged of our community, addressing needs including education and healthcare; and being committed to the creation of a minimum of 2,000 jobs for those with credentials ranging from GED to PhD.” [Statement, 8/9/23]
Tuscon, Arizona Mayor Regina Romero: “Today we celebrate 1 year of the CHIPS & Science Act signed into law by @POTUS which is set to create good-paying union jobs that don’t require a college degree! The #BidenHarris Administration is investing in our working families & creating the workforce of tomorrow!” [Tweet, 8/9/23/]
Colorado State Representative Matt Soper: “Colorado is well positioned to expand our market share in microchip semiconductor, and advanced industries thanks to the Federal CHIPS Act signed into law a year ago by President Biden. Earlier this year, Colorado passed, and Gov. Polis signed into law, historic bipartisan legislation (HB23-1260) which is the conduit to allow businesses in Colorado to take advantage of the CHIPS Act incentives. The Biden Administration should be praised for incentivizing the re-investment in America and the safe guarding of critical industries on the American homeland.” [Statement, 8/9/23]
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Organizations:
John Neuffer, President & CEO, Semiconductor Industry Association: “Enactment of the CHIPS and Science Act one year ago today was a pivotal moment in recent American history, uniting government leaders from across the political spectrum to reinvigorate U.S. semiconductor production and reinforce America’s economic strength, national security, and technological competitiveness. On the first anniversary of CHIPS enactment, we applaud the untiring leadership of its champions in Congress—led by Sens. Schumer, Cornyn, Warner, and Young, as well as Reps. Matsui and McCaul—and salute the unwavering determination of President Biden, Secretary Raimondo, and others in the administration to get the legislation across the finish line.”
