Great Lakes Wire

Republican and Democratic lawmakers signed off on the CHIPS and Science Act, a bill meant to address the supply chain shortage that has severely bogged down manufacturing.  

According to a news release by the governor’s office, the act would counter the ongoing chip shortage, produce and advocate for jobs, and enhance the country’s security.  

“America’s economy and Michigan workers should not have to rely on foreign-made semiconductor chips. With this bipartisan bill, we can bring chip production back to Michigan and the United States, helping to lower costs for working families, boost our economy and create good-paying jobs,” U.S. House Rep. Dan Kildee in the release. “By making these investments, we also strengthen America’s national security and bolster our ability to economically compete with China.”

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called the bill a “historic win” for the state and a game changer for the economy.

“I am so grateful to our congressional delegation for working across the aisle to get this done," Whitmer said. "CHIPS+ will make once-in-a-generation investments to set America up for decades of growth by bringing vital supply chains home, creating and protecting tens of thousands of good-paying jobs, and lowering costs for families.” 

“I look forward to utilizing it to its fullest potential so we can build on Michigan’s economic momentum, support tens of thousands of jobs and lower costs for Michiganders. Together, we will show the world that Michigan is the place to build the future. Let’s keep moving forward,” she said.

According to the release, the bill would spend $52 billion on proposals that enhance semiconductor studies and manufacturing, with $2 billion earmarked towards incentives for mature node semiconductors.

These particular semiconductors are utilized by auto manufacturers, along with other vital industries, such as the farm, health and security sectors.