Powering Austin's & America's Tech Advantage: Statement on Passage of CHIPS-Plus

Statement

U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Chair of the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, released a statement following Senate passage yesterday and House passage today of the CHIPS-plus bill (also known as the Chips and Science Act) about his "yes" vote:

"For decades, Austin has been a leader in groundbreaking semiconductor development--a sector with over 20,000 employees, adding over $3 billion to our local economy. Today, as CHIPS-plus has overcome Republican opposition to pass the House, we are unlocking essential federal support for our economic and national security. Now, I will continue to advocate for Austin as a natural fit for some of the federal resources made available through this law. Just as my predecessor, Congressman Jake Pickle, long ago brought Sematech to Austin, I hope we can make use of that same facility for more cutting-edge research and development."

Notably, the legislation passed with 219 Democrats voting yes and only 24 Republicans voting for it, with 187 against--despite months of bipartisan negotiation for this package with such importance to the Texas semiconductor industry and our national economy.

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