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Building Chips in America Act of 2023

Introduced: July 11, 2023 Introduced by: Kelly, Mark Democratic · Arizona See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 2, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-105.
Oct 2, 2024
Signed by President.
Sep 24, 2024
Presented to President.
Sep 23, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 23, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 257 - 125 (Roll no. 440). (text: CR H5603-5604)
Sep 23, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 257 - 125 (Roll no. 440). (text: CR H5603-5604)
Sep 23, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5625-5626)
Sep 23, 2024
At 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, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2228.
Sep 23, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5603-5606)
Sep 23, 2024
Mr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 19, 2023
Held at the desk.
Dec 19, 2023
Received in the House.
Dec 18, 2023
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 14, 2023
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6010)
Dec 14, 2023
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6010)
Dec 14, 2023
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6009-6010)
Dec 14, 2023
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 11, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Jul 11, 2023
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 23, 2024 House · vote #440 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 257–125 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now October 2, 2024

Became Public Law No: 118-105.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 3