Dear Friend,

Today I helped pass the CHIPS and Science Act, bipartisan legislation that will create jobs and lower costs for North Texans by investing in American manufacturing, research and supply chains. 

In order to compete with nations like China in the 21st century, we need to invest in technology and innovation here at home. The bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act will produce more goods and technology that are made in America including the production of semiconductors chips in Texas, which power so many things – from cell phones to cars. I have been calling for this bill’s passage for a long time and I’m glad that both the Senate and the House came together to send it to the President’s desk to be signed into law.

The pandemic laid bare the challenges that we face as Americans when we rely heavily on imported goods. We are still feeling the implications of that reliance as we continue to face high costs due in part to supply chain issues. The CHIPS and Science Act makes historic investments in science and technology that will bolster not only our economy but our national security. The CHIPS and Science Act also contains provisions I supported that will strengthen the diversity of U.S. wireless networks and protect the supply chain from reliance on untrusted, foreign technology companies.

This will build on the major investments companies have already made right in here in Texas. Including investments in semiconductor facilities from Richardson-based Texas Instruments, a new $5 billion GlobalWafers facility in Sherman and a $17 billion Samsung plant near Austin. 

I will continue to find ways to deliver for North Texans and advance and diversify American innovation and manufacturing. It’s an honor to represent North Texas, where I was born and raised.

Sincerely,

Colin Allred
Member of Congress

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