While many people are familiar with the CHIPS and Science Act (the “CSA”) that went into effect in August of 2022, particularly here in Ohio where it is viewed as the catalyst for Intel’s decision to build multiple semiconductor fabrication plants northeast of the state capital, not nearly as many people are familiar with the depth of the CSA.
Implicating multiple government agencies, including the Department of Commerce and the Department of Defense, the CSA aims to increase U.S. competitiveness, innovation, and national security by incentivizing American companies to keep semiconductor-related production, supply chains, and research and development activities within the country.
The CSA also seeks to support workforce training, as well as promote diversity and inclusion within the STEM workforce.
Another aim of the CSA is to promote the development of an open-architecture model for the wireless telecommunications industry, which is intended (at least in part) to diminish the amount of global telecommunication supply chain influence and control held by foreign companies.
With billions of dollars in financial assistance available under the CSA, companies should ensure they have a working understanding of the CSA. A section-by-section summary of the CHIPS Act can be found on the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation website.
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Learn more about Calfee's commitment to supporting businesses in Ohio here: https://www.calfee.com/calfee-supports-businesses-ohio, or contact Billy Raulerson, the author of this blog post, for more information on the CSA.
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