Building Chips in America Act of 2023
Latest action · Oct 2, 2024 Became Public Law No: 118-105.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJul 11, 2023
- Passed SenateDec 14, 2023
- Passed HouseSep 23, 2024
- To the PresidentSep 24, 2024
- Became lawOct 2, 2024
Summary
Building Chips in America Act of 2023
This bill modifies and limits the review of certain semiconductor (i.e., microchip) projects under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
First, the bill exempts from NEPA and NHPA specified semiconductor projects that receive financial assistance under the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, including semiconductor projects with (1) activities that commence by December 31, 2024; (2) federal financial assistance provided in the form of a loan or loan guarantee; or (3) federal financial assistance, excluding any loan or loan guarantee, that comprises no more than 10% of the total estimated cost of the project. Further, the bill exempts certain activities from NEPA relating to the construction, expansion, or modernization of semiconductor facilities by establishing several categorical exclusions.
Next, the bill allows the Department of Commerce to serve as the lead agency for the review of a semiconductor project that receives such financial assistance but is not exempted from review under NEPA.
In completing an environmental review under NEPA for semiconductor projects that receive such financial assistance, Commerce may rely on or adopt prior studies and decisions under certain circumstances.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 440 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed257–125 | Sep 23, 2024 |
Cosponsors 5
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jul 11, 2023 to Jul 27, 2023, with 3 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-TN | Bill Hagerty | Original | Jul 11, 2023 |
| D-OH | Sherrod Brown | Original | Jul 11, 2023 |
| R-IN | Todd Young | Original | Jul 11, 2023 |
| D-AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | Jul 27, 2023 | |
| R-NC | Ted Budd | Jul 27, 2023 |
Actions 20
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Oct 2, 2024Became Public Law No: 118-105.
- Oct 2, 2024Signed by President.
- Sep 24, 2024Presented to President.
- Sep 23, 2024At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- Sep 23, 2024Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5625-5626)
Amendments 1
Amendments offered to this bill.
| Amendment | Description | Offered by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA 1378 | In the nature of a substitute. | Mark Kelly D-AZfor Charles E. Schumer | Amendment SA 1378 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. |
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 4549 | Building Chips in America Act of 2023 | Identical bill | Jul 14, 2023 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Environmental Protection.
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- —Enrolled Bill
- Dec 14, 2023Engrossed in Senate
- Jul 11, 2023Introduced in Senate
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