A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Held at the desk.
Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed Senate unanimous consent
- Awaiting House
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
The Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act 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 in fabrication, advanced packaging, and materials or equipment. The Act requires SelectUSA to solicit comments from State organizations regarding investment efforts, barriers, and resource gaps. Finally, a report must be submitted to specific Congressional committees regarding these activities and strategies.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +5
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill aims to increase domestic manufacturing and production capacity in the semiconductor sector, which supports employment in those industries.
- Scored +4
Is this likely to grow the economy?
By targeting foreign direct investment in semiconductor manufacturing, the bill intends to support the broader economic recovery and industrial base.
- Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
Increasing domestic manufacturing capacity helps mitigate supply chain disruptions that affect business operations.
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 manufacturing and production capacity of the United States for vulnerable segments of the semiconductor supply chain, such as fabrication, advanced packaging, and materials or equipment (Section 3).
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Strengthened Economic and National Security: By building a more secure and stable supply chain, the Act seeks to address challenges that have threatened economic recovery and national security (Section 3).
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Addressing Industry Shortages: The Act targets the semiconductor shortage that has impacted industries employing millions of United States citizens (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Additional Funding Authorized: The Act specifies that no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated for carrying out its purposes, meaning the Executive Director of SelectUSA must use amounts already available (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 create jobs? — The bill aims to increase domestic manufacturing and production capacity in the semiconductor sector, which supports employment in those industries. Is this likely to grow the economy? — By targeting foreign direct investment in semiconductor manufacturing, the bill intends to support the broader economic recovery and industrial base. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Strengthening the semiconductor supply chain helps mitigate shortages that negatively impact various manufacturing sectors.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Increasing domestic manufacturing capacity helps mitigate supply chain disruptions that affect business operations. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Increased manufacturing capacity can support economic activity in diverse industrial regions.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill encourages working with countries that are allies or partners of the United States to secure the supply chain. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — Securing the semiconductor supply chain is noted as essential to national security needs.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The focus on semiconductor fabrication and materials involves advancing technological and scientific capacity.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires a formal report to specific Congressional committees regarding investment strategies and findings.
- 5/26/2025
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 5/23/2025
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 5/20/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3002; text: CR S3002-3003)
- 5/6/2025
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-18.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 67.
- 3/12/2025
- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 1/15/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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.
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee
Rick ScottRepublican · Florida