Last week, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized four separate awards under the CHIPS Incentives Program’s Funding Opportunity for Commercial Fabrication Facilities. The Department awarded Amkor Technology up to $407 million in direct funding, GlobalWafers up to $406 million in direct funding, Samsung Electronics up to $4.757 billion, SK hynix up to $458 million in direct funding, and Texas Instruments up to $1.61 billion in direct funding.

Here's what they are saying about these historic announcements:  

Amkor Technology

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo: “Advanced packaging is a critical part of the semiconductor supply chain, and brining this capability to the U.S. will mean chips don’t need to be sent overseas after they have been manufactured. Thanks to Amkor’s investment in Arizona, the U.S. will have the world’s most leading-edge packaging technologies for the first time, enhancing domestic supply chain resilience and establishing the U.S. as a global technology leader for decades to come. Amkor’s project will support critical industries, such as AI and high-performance compute, and create thousands of high-paying jobs.” [Statement]

National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard: “Today’s award with Amkor secures critical advanced packaging technology needed to strengthen our leading-edge manufacturers and ensure we can meet the booming demand for AI right here in America. The CHIPS and Science Act is helping the United States maintain its lead in the industries of the future.” [Statement]

U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (AZ): “This finalized agreement with Amkor brings another critical piece of the microchip supply chain back to our shores and cements Arizona’s position as a global leader in microchip packaging and innovation. With Amkor’s cutting-edge facility in Peoria, we’re not only creating thousands of good-paying jobs but also ensuring that critical technologies like artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles are powered by chips made and packaged right here in the U.S. These investments are a testament to the CHIPS Act’s success in strengthening our supply chains, boosting national security, and solidifying America’s leadership in the global semiconductor industry.” [Statement]

U.S. Senator-elect Ruben Gallego (AZ): “I fought to pass the CHIPS Act because I knew it would strengthen national security while creating thousands of jobs. I’m thrilled to announce this finalized award for Amkor’s Peoria facility – cementing the Valley as a hub for semiconductor innovation.” [Tweet]

U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton (AZ-4): “Arizona companies continue to dominate America’s semiconductor industry. This latest CHIPS investment in Amkor creates new jobs and strengthens our economy, national security, and critical supply chains by keeping semiconductors in Arizona for packaging. The entire process of designing, gathering materials, producing, and testing advanced semiconductors will all happen right here at home.” [Statement]

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs: “We’re proud that Arizona-based Amkor is a globally recognized powerhouse in advanced packaging technology, and we’re even more thrilled that they have decided to expand here and add to our vibrant semiconductor ecosystem. This historic investment to reshore an essential part of the semiconductor supply chain means more opportunities, more good-paying jobs, and more to look forward to for working class Arizonans. I am thrilled to see this come to fruition and thank the members of our Congressional delegation who worked to pass the CHIPs Act. Together, we are going to continue expanding Arizona’s impact on national security and economic prosperity – with Arizonans at the center of it all – for generations to come.” [Statement]

Mayor Jason Beck, City of Peoria: “Peoria is proud to celebrate Amkor’s CHIPS Act award, an important investment that strengthens economic development across our city and the region beyond. Amkor’s state-of-the-art packaging and test facility highlights our city’s growing reputation as a center for innovation and advanced technology. With 2,000 manufacturing jobs and another 2,000 construction jobs, this project solidifies Peoria’s leadership along the semiconductor supply chain and reaffirms our commitment to fostering a strong and growing local economy.” [Statement]

Giel Rutten, President and CEO, Amkor Technology: “We are pleased to announce that we have finalized the terms for receiving CHIPS Act funding to establish an advanced packaging and test facility in Arizona. This new facility will serve as a critical cornerstone in establishing a robust semiconductor manufacturing supply chain within the United States. This milestone would not have been possible without the invaluable support from the Department of Commerce and our dedicated partners across federal, state, and local agencies.” [Statement]

John Neuffer, CEO, Semiconductor Industry Association: “Amkor’s investments in Arizona—supplemented by the CHIPS incentives finalized today—will greatly strengthen America’s advanced packaging capabilities and spur significant job creation and economic growth. Advanced packaging is a critical step in the semiconductor production process, and bolstering domestic capabilities in this area is vital to the resilience of the U.S. semiconductor supply chain. We applaud Amkor for investing boldly in Arizona and commend the Commerce Department for finalizing this agreement and advancing the critical goals of the CHIPS Act.” [Statement]

SEMI Americas: “Congratulations to SEMI members Amkor Technology, Inc., Samsung Electronics and Texas Instruments who are among the latest recipients of U.S. CHIPS and Science Act awards. SEMI Americas commends the U.S. Department of Commerce for closing the year with numerous investments under the CHIPS Act—driving continued progress and strengthening the domestic semiconductor supply chain. The awards to Amkor, Samsung and Texas Instruments generate significant momentum across the semiconductor ecosystem, enabling capacity expansion and fueling technology innovation. These awards will also support a growing workforce in Arizona, Texas and Utah, creating new high-tech and skilled job opportunities in these states.” [Statement]

GlobalWafers

Samsung Electronics

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo: “With this investment in Samsung, the U.S. is now officially the only country on the planet that is home to all five leading-edge semiconductor manufacturers. This is an extraordinary achievement, which will ensure we have a steady, domestic supply of the most advanced semiconductors that are essential to AI and national security, while also creating tens of thousands of good-paying jobs and transforming communities across the country. Thanks to the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, we are unleashing the next generation of innovation, protecting our national security, and enhancing our global economic competitiveness.” [Statement]

National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard: “With today’s award, the United States will be the only country that has manufacturing fabs from all 5 leading-edge semiconductor companies. The manufacture of leading-edge semiconductors is a critical part of the supply chain for advanced AI and other leading technologies. Today’s award unleashes nearly $37 billion in manufacturing investments from Samsung, which is the only semiconductor company that is a leader in both advanced memory and advanced logic chips.” [Statement]

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10): “Today’s chip grants to @SamsungUS and @TXInstrments are more good news for the Lone Star State! The CHIPS Act is working to ensure semiconductor chips – a critical national security asset – are made in the USA. And Texas is leading the charge, with these companies producing cutting-edge semiconductor technology that will protect our nation for years to come. I look forward to seeing how today’s news brings more jobs and economic life to the best state in the Union!” [Tweet]

U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett (TX-37): “Having joined the Chamber of Commerce’s successful effort long ago to encourage Samsung to bring its first American fab to Austin, I have appreciated Samsung as a creator of great products and great jobs. Now, through this significant federal investment, Samsung is expanding in both Austin and Taylor. For both our local economic prosperity and our national security, the Chips & Science Act is a win for America. Congratulations to all those who have made Samsung such a success.” [Tweet]

John Neuffer, CEO, Semiconductor Industry Association: “Samsung’s ambitious semiconductor manufacturing and R&D investments in Texas, complemented by the CHIPS incentives announced today, mark an important step forward for leading-edge chip production and innovation in America. We commend Samsung for making these bold investments, which will create tens of thousands of jobs and drive significant economic growth, and we applaud the U.S. Commerce Department for continuing to promote critical CHIPS incentives.” [Statement]

SEMI Americas: “Congratulations to SEMI members Amkor Technology, Inc., Samsung Electronics and Texas Instruments who are among the latest recipients of U.S. CHIPS and Science Act awards. SEMI Americas commends the U.S. Department of Commerce for closing the year with numerous investments under the CHIPS Act—driving continued progress and strengthening the domestic semiconductor supply chain. The awards to Amkor, Samsung and Texas Instruments generate significant momentum across the semiconductor ecosystem, enabling capacity expansion and fueling technology innovation. These awards will also support a growing workforce in Arizona, Texas and Utah, creating new high-tech and skilled job opportunities in these states.” [Statement]

Opportunity Austin: “This announcement between Samsung and the Department of Commerce strengthens national security as well as our regional economy. Central Texas already has one of the most dynamic semiconductor ecosystems in the United States. The investment Samsung is making in Austin and Taylor ensures we will remain at the forefront of this critical industry. The $45M dedicated to workforce is an exciting investment that will drive growth and help local people obtain a meaningful career and income. Opportunity Austin is proud to serve as the Intermediary supporting Samsung’s strategic workforce plans.” [Statement]

Edward Latson, CEO, Opportunity Austin: “It’s great to see this agreement get finalized. I’m excited for Samsung and excited for Opportunity Austin to be designated Workforce Intermediary. The $45m investment into building workforce pipelines for semiconductors will strengthen the region and help keep the Austin area as the best semiconductor ecosystem in the United States.” [Statement]

Drew Scheberle, Executive Director, National Security Innovation Council of Texas: “Congrats to Samsung for the next round of capital investment in Texas and to receiving joint investment. Thank you to Sec Raimondo and to our bipartisan leaders: John Cornyn, Michael McCaul, Lloyd Doggett.” [Statement]

SK hynix 

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo: “By investing in companies like SK hynix and communities like West Lafayette, the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act continues to supercharge America’s global technology leadership. With this investment in SK hynix – the world’s leading producer of high-bandwidth memory chips – and their partnership with Purdue University, we are solidifying America’s AI hardware supply chain in a way no other country on Earth can match, creating hundreds of jobs in Indiana, and ensuring the Hoosier State plays an important role in advancing U.S. economic and national security.” [Statement] 

Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Arati Prabhakar: "Today’s announcement is President Biden’s CHIPS and Science Act at work. This new facility will develop state-of-the-art advanced packaging, which is more and more important to U.S. semiconductor leadership.” [Statement]

U.S. Senator Todd Young (IN): “Bringing semiconductor manufacturing back to the United States is a national security imperative and is among the primary goals of the CHIPS and Science Act. Today’s announcement further opens the door for Hoosier workers to play a critical role in building our high-tech future while contributing to our national security and ensuring against future supply chain disruptions. This is an exciting day for SK hynix, Indiana, and our nation.” [Statement]

U.S. Congressman Jim Baird: (IN-4): “I want to congratulate SK hynix on receiving this award from the U.S. Department of Commerce. This award to SK hynix further secures Indiana and my district’s place as a national leader in semiconductor manufacturing.” [Tweet]

U.S. Congressman Frank Mrvan (IN-1): “Great to see that the CHIPS and Science Act continues to advance technology innovation in our state and build on our incredible workforce, research, and manufacturing capabilities.” [Tweet]

Kwak Noh-Jung, CEO, SK Hynix: “SK hynix looks forward to collaborating with the U.S. government, the State of Indiana, Purdue University, and our U.S. business partners to build a robust and resilient AI semiconductor supply chain in the U.S.” [Statement]

Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg: “The Department of Commerce’s $458 million award to SK hynix is a testament to the company’s revolutionary work and Indiana’s strong semiconductor ecosystem. With CHIPS funding now secured, we’ll turn all focus to building this new state-of-the-art facility, putting SK hynix and Indiana at the center of world-changing technology that will increase national security and benefit Hoosiers with high-paying careers.” [Statement]

Purdue University President Mung Chiang: “Since SK hynix announced its $3.9 billion investment at Purdue Research Park this April, the world of AI and semiconductors has continued to advance rapidly. With the world-leading memory chips for AI products and with the unique step of advanced packaging in the chips supply chain, this Silicon Heartland ecosystem is now coming to fruition and strengthening the foundation for national and economic security. In what is becoming one of the largest tech production facilities on any university campus, Purdue will partner closely with SK hynix and its suppliers and customers to create jobs and the workforce for those jobs while advancing innovation along America’s Hard Tech Corridor.” [Statement]

John Neuffer, CEO, Semiconductor Industry Association: “The CHIPS incentives announced today will help strengthen U.S.-based R&D and advanced packaging for artificial intelligence products, filling a key gap in America’s semiconductor supply chain and strengthening U.S. technology leadership. We applaud SK Hynix for investing ambitiously in these projects, which will also create jobs and economic growth in Indiana, and we commend the U.S. Commerce Department for working to finalize these critical CHIPS investments.” [Statement]

Information Technology Council: “The U.S. Department of Commerce awarded ITI member SK hynix up to $458M under the CHIPS and Science Act to advance U.S. semiconductor innovation. This funding supports a $3.87B investment in West Lafayette, Indiana to build a memory packaging plant and an advanced packaging R&D facility in partnership with Purdue University. The project will create 1,000+ new jobs and strengthen the U.S. AI hardware supply chain.” [Statement]

Texas Instruments 

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo: “Shortages of current-generation and mature-node semiconductors were one of the driving forces behind supply chain disruptions during the pandemic, fueling innovation and putting our national security at risk. With this major investment in TI to expand U.S. capacity of these foundational semiconductors, we are strengthening our economic security, making our country safer, and creating thousands of jobs in Texas and Utah.” [Statement]

Natalie Quillian, White House Deputy Chief of Staff: “Today’s final agreement with Texas Instruments continues to expand production in the U.S. for the foundational chips that power all electronic systems. Biden-Harris Administration continues to onshore semiconductor manufacturing at a rapid pace, with over $32 billion invested catalyzing over $400 billion private funds to date, strengthening America’s supply-chain resilience and creating tens of thousands of good-paying American jobs.” [Statement]

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10): “Today’s chip grants to @SamsungUS and @TXInstruments are more good news for the Lone Star State! The CHIPS Act is working to ensure semiconductor chips – a critical national security asset – are made in the USA. And Texas is leading the charge, with these companies producing cutting-edge semiconductor technology that will protect our nation for years to come. I look forward to seeing how today’s news brings more jobs and economic life to the best state in the Union!” [Tweet]

John Neuffer, CEO, Semiconductor Industry Association: “The critical CHIPS incentives announced today will support Texas Instruments’ semiconductor manufacturing projects in Texas and Utah that will create thousands of jobs and strengthen America’s economy, competitiveness, and supply chain resilience. TI’s projects will boost U.S. production of current-generation and mature-node semiconductors, which are vital to America’s economic strength. We commend the finalization of these incentives and applaud TI for committing to significant domestic investments that will strengthen our industry and our country.” [Statement]

Economic Development Corporation of Utah: “Congratulations to Texas Instruments, a 2023 EDCUtah corporate expansion project! The U.S. Department of Commerce has finalized an award of up to $1.61 billion to Texas Instruments through the CHIPS Incentives Program. This funding supports TI’s $18+ billion investment in new facilities in Utah and Texas, creating over 2,000 manufacturing jobs and thousands more in construction. It’s also a significant step forward for U.S. semiconductor production and economic growth!” [Statement]

SEMI Americas: “Congratulations to SEMI members Amkor Technology, Inc., Samsung Electronics and Texas Instruments who are among the latest recipients of U.S. CHIPS and Science Act awards. SEMI Americas commends the U.S. Department of Commerce for closing the year with numerous investments under the CHIPS Act—driving continued progress and strengthening the domestic semiconductor supply chain. The awards to Amkor, Samsung and Texas Instruments generate significant momentum across the semiconductor ecosystem, enabling capacity expansion and fueling technology innovation. These awards will also support a growing workforce in Arizona, Texas and Utah, creating new high-tech and skilled job opportunities in these states.” [Statement]

Information Technology Council: “NEW: ITI member Texas Instruments and the U.S. Department of Commerce finalized an award agreement of up to $1.6 billion in direct funding to support the construction of three state-of-the-art 300mm wafer fabs in Texas and Utah—advancing U.S. #semiconductor manufacturing, innovation, and supply chain resilience. Learn more about this impactful milestone.” [Statement]

Drew Scheberle, Executive Director, National Security Innovation Council of Texas: “Congrats to Texas Instruments and Secretary Raimondo for the announcement today on finalizing their agreement on expanding semiconductor fabrication in North Texas. TI, whose leaders invented the integrated circuit, have been a Texas legend.” [Statement]

About CHIPS for America  

CHIPS for America is part of President Biden’s economic plan to invest in America, stimulate private sector investment, create good-paying jobs, make more in the United States, and revitalize communities left behind. CHIPS for America includes the CHIPS Program Office, responsible for manufacturing incentives, and the CHIPS Research and Development (R&D) Office, responsible for R&D programs. Both offices sit within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) at the Department of Commerce. NIST promotes U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life. NIST is uniquely positioned to successfully administer the CHIPS for America program because of the bureau’s strong relationships with U.S. industries, its deep understanding of the semiconductor ecosystem, and its reputation as fair and trusted. Visit https://www.chips.gov to learn more.