Congresswoman Salinas on Anniversary of CHIPS and Science Act

Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (D-Tigard) issued the following statement to mark the one-year anniversary of the CHIPS and Science Act becoming law:

“One year ago, President Biden signed the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act into law and, with the stroke of a pen, helped America take a massive step into the future. This landmark legislation championed by Democrats in the 117th Congress made historic investments in the world’s most cutting-edge, lucrative industries – and its wide-reaching benefits are already echoing across our state. From Intel to Analog Devices, Oregon is experiencing a semiconductor revolution as our most productive manufacturing sector continues to enjoy exponential growth. Even before the CHIPS and Science Act, semiconductor manufacturing was Oregon’s top manufacturing sector in terms of employment, exports, and contribution to our state’s gross domestic product. Now, thanks in part to sweeping federal investments, our state is well-positioned to maintain dominance in this vitally important and profitable industry. I look forward to working with federal, state, and local partners to ensure Oregon reaps the benefits of the transformative CHIPS and Science Act. It’s in every Oregonian’s best interest to cement our status as a hub of innovation and progress for generations to come.”

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