WASHINGTON—The Co-Chairs of the Blue Dog Coalition—Reps. Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01), Ed Case (HI-01), Stephanie Murphy (FL-07), and Kurt Schrader (OR-05) issued the following statement on the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act, bipartisan legislation that will invest in semiconductor manufacturing, strengthen national security, and address supply chain challenges:
“Passage of the CHIPS and Science Act is a critical step toward bolstering America’s competitiveness and innovation while lowering the cost of goods and services and creating good-paying jobs across the nation. Strong national security is a core tenet for Blue Dog Democrats, and our nation will be made safer by onshoring vital high-tech supply chains. It’s imperative that we can compete and win on the world stage and provide greater opportunities for American families.”