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House Passes Bill To Bolster U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing, Sends To Biden’s Desk

House Passes Bill To Bolster U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing, Sends To Biden’s Desk
Final breakdown of the House's vote on the "CHIPS and Science" bill on July 28, 2022. Photo: Screenshot of House floor livestream.

The House on Thursday voted to pass a $280 billion bill package that includes $52.7 billion to bolster domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity and $200 billion for science and technology efforts aimed at improving competition with China, sending the bill to President Biden’s desk for final signature. The lower chamber voted 243-187-1 in favor of the CHIPS and Science Act, which included the support of 24 Republican members. Thursday’s vote followed the Senate’s 64 to 33 vote on Wednesday to approve…

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