{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-stevens-and-allred-lead-semiconductor-chip-crisis", "REPS. STEVENS AND ALLRED LEAD ON SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP CRISIS", "2021-10-07", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "MI", "Haley M. Stevens", "S001215", "stevens.house.gov", "stevens", "https://stevens.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC\u2013 Today, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (D-MI) and Congressman Colin Allred (D-TX) led a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi alongside Freshman and Sophomore House members whose districts are being seriously impacted by the semiconductor chip shortage. The Members are urging the Speaker to prioritize passage of the Creating Helpful Incentives for the Production of Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Actfunding as soon as possible and to enact a semiconductor investment tax credit before the end of 2021.\n\n\u201cThe automotive and manufacturing sectors have been disproportionately affected by the semiconductor chip crisis,\u201d said Congresswoman Stevens. \u201cThousands of my constituents work in these industries and their families are seeing the impacts first-hand. Detroit puts America on wheels and this summer multiple automotive plants were forced to shut down because they did not have the chips they needed to complete their work. Passage of the CHIPS Act funding is urgently needed to strengthen our domestic semiconductor supply chain and protect the livelihoods of millions of American workers and their families.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe semiconductor and chips shortage has shone a bright light on how important this supply chain is, and Congress must act to address this crisis,\u201d said Congressman Allred. \u201cIn Texas and across America, dozens of industries and millions of jobs are at stake. There is bipartisan legislation that passed the Senate to strengthen the supply chain with American-made semiconductors and I am proud to lead my colleagues in urging Congressional leaders to move forward on this important legislation.\u201d\n\nFull letter is below.\n\nThe Honorable Nancy Pelosi\n\nSpeaker of the House\n\nH-222, US Capitol\n\nWashington, D.C. 20515\n\nDear Speaker Pelosi:\n\nWe write to urge that you work out a path for the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the Creating Helpful Incentives for the Production of Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act funding as soon as possible and to enact a semiconductor investment tax credit before the end of 2021. Swift House passage of the full $52 billion that passed the Senate to fund the CHIPS Act in June is a critical step to strengthening our domestic semiconductor supply chains. Likewise, passage of an investment tax credit, as provided in the Facilitating American-Built Semiconductors (FABS) Act, would also help stabilize the semiconductor supply chain. Both will help build and modernize semiconductor manufacturing facilities in America to alleviate the current chip shortage that is adversely impacting a range of U.S. industries and millions of workers.\n\nThe CHIPS Act enjoys broad bipartisan support as its authorization passed overwhelmingly in 2020 as part of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The funding was appropriated as part of the Senate\u2019s United States Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) that passed earlier this year by a vote of 68-32. Some changes in the authorization language in the USICA were provided by the Senate this year and $2 billion was added to incentivize production of \u201cmature technology node\u201d chips for sectors like motor vehicles. We strongly support the overall $52 billion in funding and the mature node-specific $2 billion funding levels, as well as the overall authorization language.\n\nShortages of chips are getting worse across our nation\u2019s supply in the third quarter of 2021. To cite just one example of the damage resulting from this shortage, the Washington Post recently reported the global auto industry will produce 4 million fewer vehicles this year and will lose $110 billion in sales due to the semiconductor shortage. Many other industries reliant on semiconductors \u2013 including information and communications technology, aerospace, renewable energy technology, medical devices, manufacturing, and others \u2013 are facing similar challenges.\n\nSmall manufacturers and businesses, regardless of sector, are facing particularly adverse impacts from the current semiconductor shortages, which causes erratic stops and starts of production. Bottom line short falls are often greater for smaller entities. Often these plants and businesses are leading sources of job and economic growth in communities across the country.\n\nSemiconductors play an increasingly important role in American innovation, job creation, national security, and our defense industrial base. However, U.S. production of semiconductors has plummeted from 40 percent in 1990 to 12 percent of the global supply today. (SIA) Key allies and competitors alike are investing billions to gain or retain an edge in wafer and chip production, and we fear that our country\u2019s competitive advantage and leadership in chip design will be lost without additional manufacturing capacity and know-how. To be competitive over the long-term and to strengthen the resiliency of America\u2019s critical supply chains, our country needs to help enhance research and development efforts by both government and industry for next generation technology, while also providing incentives for the construction of new semiconductor fabs. Congress has an opportunity to play a constructive role in addressing this issue over the medium-and long-term by enacting legislation to incentivize semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S.\n\nThe U.S. economy as a whole \u2013 and important sectors of the economy in each of our districts \u2013 depend on our nation having a resilient supply of semiconductors. Now is the time to act on this national priority. We stand ready to work with you to pass this important legislation.\n\nSincerely,\n\nHaley Stevens\n\nColin Allred\n\nJahana Hayes\n\nGreg Stanton\n\nSusan Wild\n\nLori Trahan\n\nSharice L. 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