GOP members of the Ohio congressional
delegation asked House and Senate leaders
to fully fund a law meant to address a global
shortage of semiconductor chips used in
phones, cars and video games.
The request comes as multiple media reports say
Santa Clara, California-based Intel Corp. intends
to build a massive computer-chip factory near
Columbus, the latest semiconductor company to
announce expansion plans in the U.S.
The letter sent urges top Congressional
leaders to fully fund the $52 billion CHIPS for
America Act, allowing for stateside investment
in semiconductor factories. Not only has the
chip shortage disrupted the U.S. economy,
it is creating a vulnerability in the country’s
defense system since eight of every 10 chips are
produced in Asia, the letter said.