CHIPS Act Archives

WASHINGTON, DC – JAN. 20: U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo speaks during the United States Conference of Mayors 91st Winter Meeting in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Commerce names five new leaders for CHIPS research and development office

Lora Weiss becomes director of the office, which is focused on making U.S. semiconductor manufacturers more competitive.

1 day ago By John Hewitt Jones

DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 17: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at the General Motors Factory ZERO electric vehicle assembly plant in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images).

Commerce launches first phase of $500 million Tech Hubs grant program

Applicants have until August 15 to submit proposals for consideration as part of the public-private investment program.

May 12, 2023 By John Hewitt Jones

Commerce to launch CHIPS Act tech hubs this summer: Gina Raimondo

The Tech Hubs program, which was enacted as part of the CHIPS Act, seeks to build and support new R&D capacity across the U.S.

May 3, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building, Congress, House, Senate, Washington, D.C. — (REUTERS / Erin Scott)

2022 in review: FedRAMP reform enacted, SAMOSA Act progresses

FedScoop looks back at some of the most consequential developments in federal IT policy over the past year.

Dec 31, 2022 By Nihal Krishan

HSINCHU, TAIWAN – SEPTEMBER 16: Students are seen in the cleanroom suit going inside the clean room of Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institution during a press semiconductor tour at Hsinchu Science Park on September 16, 2022 in Hsinchu, Taiwan. (Photo by Annabelle Chih/Getty Images)

NIST signs new research agreement for photonic chips

The type of semiconductor uses both optical and electrical signals to transmit information faster and is a key component in fiber-optic networks and high-performance computing facilities.

Dec 20, 2022 By Nihal Krishan

President Joe Biden holds a microchip as he speaks before signing an executive order on securing critical supply chains at the White House in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 24, 2021. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

NIST considers launching ‘supersized’ semiconductor manufacturing institute

The agency has the authority to create up to three Manufacturing USA institutes, public-private partnerships intended to boost the domestic supply chain.

Oct 13, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir

Commerce appoints 24 experts to committee advising on semiconductor R&D

Members will make recommendations on programs funded by the CHIPS and Science Act and new public-private partnerships.

Sep 29, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – OCTOBER 20: Director of DARPA, Arati Prabhakar, (L) and coanchor of CNBCs Squawk Alley, Jon Fortt, speak onstage at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on October 20, 2016 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images for Vanity Fair)

Arati Prabhakar confirmed as White House Office of Science and Tech Policy director

The first woman of color and immigrant to hold the position, she will advise on maintaining U.S. competitiveness in emerging technologies with investments in R&D.

Sep 23, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir

WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 07: The exterior of the White House from the North Lawn on August 7, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images)

Biden administration appoints six policy experts to lead CHIPS Act implementation

Ronnie Chatterji will serve as White House Coordinator for CHIPS implementation at the National Economic Council.

Sep 22, 2022 By John Hewitt Jones

President’s science and tech advisors recommend launch of $500M fund for semiconductor startups

The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology say such a fund would boost innovation by supporting chip manufacturers during the most vulnerable stages of company…

Sep 20, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir