Building Chips in America Act of 2023
- Introduced Jul 11
- Committee Jul 11
- Passed Senate Dec 14
- Passed House Sep 23
- To President Sep 24
- Law Oct 2
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Summary
Building Chips in America Act of 2023
Full summary4 paragraphs
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.
Library of Congress summary, Oct 2, 2024
- Public LawOct 2, 2024
- Passed SenateDec 14, 2023
- Introduced in SenateJul 11, 2023
Actions
- Signed by President.Oct 2, 2024
- Became Public Law No: 118-105.Oct 2, 2024
- HousePresented to President.Sep 24, 2024
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Sep 23, 2024
- HouseOn 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
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5625-5626)Sep 23, 2024
- HouseAt 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
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2228.Sep 23, 2024
- HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5603-5606)Sep 23, 2024
- HouseMr. Lucas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.Sep 23, 2024
- HouseHeld at the desk.Dec 19, 2023
- HouseReceived in the House.Dec 19, 2023
All actions18
- SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Dec 18, 2023
- SenateSenate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.Dec 14, 2023
- SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6009-6010)Dec 14, 2023
- SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6010)Dec 14, 2023
- SenateIntroduced in SenateJul 11, 2023
- SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Jul 11, 2023
Bill record
Text versions4
- Public LawOct 3, 2024PDF: Public Law
- Engrossed in SenateDec 14, 2023PDF: Engrossed in Senate
- Introduced in SenateJul 11, 2023PDF: Introduced in Senate
- Enrolled BillUndatedPDF: Enrolled Bill
Committees1
- Senate Environment and Public Works CommitteeDischarged From Dec 14, 2023Referred To, Jul 11, 2023
Sponsor and cosponsors5 cosponsors
- Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ)Sponsor, Jul 11, 2023
- Bill Hagerty (R-TN)OriginalJoined Jul 11, 2023
- Sherrod Brown (D-OH)OriginalJoined Jul 11, 2023
- Todd Young (R-IN)OriginalJoined Jul 11, 2023
- Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ)Joined Jul 27, 2023
- Ted Budd (R-NC)Joined Jul 27, 2023
Amendments1
- S.Amdt. 1378Dec 14, 2023In the nature of a substitute.Amendment SA 1378 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Cost estimates and reports0
No cost estimate or committee report yet
Titles2
- Building Chips in America Act of 2023Short Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
- A bill to amend the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 to clarify the scope of a major Federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 with respect to certain projects relating to the production of semiconductors, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects6
Related bills1
- H.R. 4549 118th, Identical bill Building Chips in America Act of 2023
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.