A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- Awaiting Senate
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
The Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act of 2025 directs the SelectUSA program to work with State-level economic development organizations. The goal is to increase foreign direct investment in semiconductor-related manufacturing and production. This includes efforts regarding fabrication, advanced packaging, and materials or equipment. The Executive Director of SelectUSA must solicit comments from states regarding investment efforts, barriers, and resource gaps. Finally, the Act requires a report to be submitted to specific Congressional committees regarding these activities and strategies.
Yes· 3 of 12
- Scored +5
Is this likely to create jobs?
The focus on increasing domestic semiconductor manufacturing is intended to bolster industry and job growth.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to grow the economy?
The bill seeks to stimulate the economy through increased foreign direct investment in manufacturing.
- Scored +4
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill encourages working with allies and partners to secure supply chains.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased domestic manufacturing capacity: The bill aims to grow the domestic production of semiconductors, specifically in areas like fabrication, advanced packaging, and materials (Section 3).
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Strengthened supply chains: By increasing investment and onshoring/reshoring efforts, the bill seeks to build resilience against future risks and shortages that have threatened economic recovery (Section 3).
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Enhanced national and economic security: The findings state that semiconductors are essential to national security and that securing the supply chain supports the needs of the United States and its allies (Section 3).
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State-level collaboration: The Act requires SelectUSA to review what the Federal Government can do to support investment and how to amplify efforts made by State organizations (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Prevention of investment by specific entities: The Act includes a mandate to work with allies to ensure that foreign adversaries do not benefit from these efforts to increase investment (Section 4).
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Budgetary constraints: The Act specifies that no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out the requirements of this Act (Section 6).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill seeks to stimulate the economy through increased foreign direct investment in manufacturing. Is this likely to create jobs? — The focus on increasing domestic semiconductor manufacturing is intended to bolster industry and job growth. Is this likely to slow the rise in prices? — Securing supply chains may help mitigate long-term inflationary pressures caused by shortages.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill encourages working with allies and partners to secure supply chains. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — Securing the hardware supply chain provides a foundational layer for cybersecurity. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — While focusing on reshoring, it emphasizes coordination with international allies.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires a formal report to be submitted to Congressional committees. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill empowers SelectUSA to coordinate federal efforts with state organizations. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill specifically mandates coordination with State-level economic development organizations.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill promotes manufacturing opportunities and foreign investment which benefits industry leaders.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — Boosting semiconductor production capacity indirectly supports high-tech scientific and industrial growth.
- Healthcare
- Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak? — Addressing semiconductor shortages can help prevent future industrial disruptions like those seen during the pandemic.
- 4/29/2025
- Received in the Senate.
- 4/28/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1650)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1650)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2480.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1650-1651)
- Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 4/24/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-64.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 41.
- 4/8/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 4/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/31/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania