Chip manufacturers press for federal funding as bill flails in Congress
Chip manufacturers press for federal funding as bill flails in Congress
Abstract
Intel has postponed a groundbreaking that was slated to take place next month at its Licking County, Ohio facility. GlobalFoundries confirmed to Construction Dive that plans for its own plant in Malta, New York, have been overshadowed by the legislative hold up as well. The $52 billion CHIPS Act is a signature piece of pandemic-era legislation aimed at boosting domestic chip production. The largest barriers for the legislation are the two separate bills in the Senate and the House. Lawmakers still have to reconcile. The House, which passed their respective chambers in June 2021 and February 2022.