HR7203-119

In Committee

CHIPS Child Care Act

119th Congress Introduced Jan 22, 2026

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill establishes a grant program that provides federal funding to states for supporting individuals enrolled in semiconductor-related workforce training programs. The program is part of broader efforts to build domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity by developing a skilled workforce.

Who Benefits and How

  • Semiconductor industry: Gains access to a trained workforce, supporting expansion of domestic manufacturing capabilities.
  • Workers in semiconductor training programs: Receive financial support while pursuing semiconductor-related skills and certifications.
  • States: Receive federal grants to develop semiconductor workforce training infrastructure.
  • Community colleges and vocational programs: May receive increased enrollment and funding for semiconductor training programs.
  • U.S. manufacturing sector: Benefits from a stronger domestic supply chain for critical technology components.

Who Bears the Burden and How

  • Federal government: Must appropriate funds for the state grant program.
  • State governments: Must administer the programs and potentially provide matching funds or resources.
  • Taxpayers: Fund the grant program through federal expenditures.

Key Provisions

  • Establishes state grant program for semiconductor workforce development
  • Supports individuals participating in semiconductor training programs
  • Aims to build domestic semiconductor manufacturing workforce capacity

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

To establish a grant program for States to support individuals participating in semiconductor-related workforce training programs.

Key Policy Areas

Semiconductors, Workforce Development, Manufacturing, Technology, Education

Primary Purpose

To establish a grant program for States to support individuals participating in semiconductor-related workforce training programs.

Policy Domains

Semiconductors Workforce Development Manufacturing Technology Education

Section 1 - Semiconductor Workforce Grant Program

Identified Gains
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  • Semiconductor industry
  • Workers in training
  • States
  • Community colleges
  • U.S. manufacturing sector
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Identified Costs
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  • Federal government
  • State governments
  • Taxpayers
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Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 22, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in …

Jan 22, 2026

Introduced in House

Jan 22, 2026

Ms. Bynum introduced the following bill; which was referred to …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Semiconductors Workforce Development Manufacturing

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