Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act

This act aims to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor supply chain by drawing more factory and production investment into American communities. It tells the SelectUSA program—a Commerce Department effort that helps attract business investment—to work closely with state economic development groups to figure out how to bring more chip-related manufacturing to the United States and where the roadblocks are. SelectUSA must gather input from states within 180 days, develop recommendations, and make sure efforts do not benefit foreign adversaries. It then has to report to Congress within two years on what it learned and the strategies it will use. No new money is provided; the program must use existing funds.

In simple terms, this is about helping more chip factories, packaging plants, and suppliers set up in the U.S. to prevent shortages and protect jobs and national security. SelectUSA coordinates the work and looks for practical steps to make investment easier and faster.

• Who is affected: State economic development offices, communities seeking manufacturing jobs, and companies looking to invest in chip-making and related work.
• What changes: SelectUSA must collect state input, craft recommendations, and report strategies to boost foreign investment in U.S. chip production while guarding against adversaries.
• When: State input due within 180 days of enactment; a full report due within two years.