Rep. Blunt Rochester Statement Celebrating Two Years of the CHIPS and Science Act

WILMINGTON, Del. - Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) released the following statement marking two years since the enactment of the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act:

"Two years ago today, President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law. Since then, this legislation has bolstered Delaware's economy by creating good-paying manufacturing jobs, fostering American innovation, and supporting our national security. Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration, the United States is positioned to reestablish itself as a leader in manufacturing. In two years, we have directed $53 billion in our semiconductor manufacturing, research, development, and workforce, which has spurred nearly $400 billion in additional investments from the private sector. Thanks to the CHIPS and Science Act and other historic legislation, the Biden-Harris Administration has dramatically enhanced manufacturing and innovation in the American economy.

"In Delaware, we've seen how this impact has made a difference. From the $50 million investment in DuPont's semiconductor production facility in Glasgow, to Fujifilm's new dispersion manufacturing plants in New Castle, our state's manufacturing sector only continues to grow and generate jobs for our people. In fact, just yesterday, I, alongside Senator Carper and Senator Coons, announced another investment made possible through the CHIPS and Science Act that will keep the momentum going for the PROPEL Tech Hub to advance its leadership and innovation in precision medicine.

"I've been proud to build on the work of the CHIPS and Science Act through my efforts to strengthen our supply chains. As we mark this milestone for the CHIPS and Science Act, I applaud President Biden and Vice President Harris for shepherding this legislation into law, and I remain committed to building on this progress by getting my bipartisan and bicameral supply chain legislation, the Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act, across the finish line to further lower costs and strengthen Delaware's economy."

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