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For Immediate Release: December 13, 2023

Rep. Williams, NY Colleagues Send Letter in Support of Micron

U.S. Representatives pen letter in support of Micron’s application for CHIPS and Science Act funding in anticipation of significant investments in New York—repatriation of semiconductor manufacturing.

Washington, DC — Yesterday, Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) and U.S. Representatives Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Brian Higgins (NY-26), Marc Molinaro (NY-19), Michael Lawler (NY-17), Ritchie Torres (NY-15), Paul Tonko (NY-20), Yvette Clarke (NY-9), Nick Lalota (NY-1), Nick Langworthy (NY-23), Grace Meng (NY-6), Nydia Velázquez (NY-7), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Anthony D’Esposito (NY-4), Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Pat Ryan (NY-18), Joe Morelle (NY-25), Gregory Meeks (NY-5), Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) sent a letter to the Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, expressing support for the application from Micron Technology for federal CHIPS and Science Act funding.

In the letter, led by Congressman Brandon Williams, the New York Congressional Delegation wrote in support of Micron Technology, Inc.'s (“Micron”) applications for federal CHIPS and Science Act funding to support Micron’s significant planned semiconductor manufacturing investments in the United States. CHIPS and Science Act funding is critical to helping overcome the economic hurdles associated with repatriating semiconductor manufacturing to the U.S. The Member’s concurred that CHIPS funding in support of Micron’s once-in-a-generation investments in U.S. manufacturing and workforce development, will pave the way for U.S. technological and manufacturing leadership into the twenty-first century, and lead to a more prosperous, secure, and innovative America.

“The CHIPS and Science Act was a significant victory in bringing back American manufacturing and one of the largest investments has made it possible for Micron Technology to come to NY-22. Bringing jobs and prosperity to Central New York and Mohawk Valley families, while enhancing our national security,” said Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22). “This bipartisan letter proves that Central New York is the new “Silicon Empire”—bringing strategic and long-term investment back to our region and signaling that it’s time for our families and friends to come back home, the jobs are on their way.”

“Continued investment in our high-tech industries is critical to ensuring our country’s long-term workforce development and economic competitiveness—and nowhere is better poised to spearhead these leading-edge innovations than right here in Upstate New York,” said Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25). “I’m proud to join a bipartisan group of colleagues from New York State and call on the U.S. Department of Commerce to support Micron’s application for federal funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. This project has unlimited potential for our region—and with this funding, I know they’ll only be able to accomplish more for our community, our workforce, and our entire country.”

"Micron’s transformational investment in Upstate New York has the potential to create spin off businesses throughout the region, good paying job opportunities, and a level of prosperity that hasn’t been seen in this part of the country in decades,” said Congressman Marc Molinaro (NY-19). “We fully support Micron’s CHIPS funding application and will do everything in our power to make sure this project is a success."

“Our nation’s leadership in semiconductor development is a critical part of a strong, secure, and efficient economy,” said Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26). “Micron has made a long-term commitment to Upstate New York that will support thousands of sustainable, good-paying jobs in advanced manufacturing, as well as research and development. Federal funding provided for these planned projects is not only an investment in a competitive and prosperous future for our country, but also the workforces and communities that will support them. I am proud to join my colleagues across New York State in supporting Micron’s application for grant funding included in the historic CHIPS and Science Act.”

“Micron’s planned manufacturing investments in New York will revitalize American manufacturing, create thousands of new jobs, and lead to the hiring of more than 1,500 veterans over the next decade. That’s a win-win-win,” said Congressman Mike Lawler NY-17). “I’m proud to join more than 20 colleagues on this bipartisan letter in support of Micron’s applications for federal CHIPS and Science Act funding. This is a worthy investment that will pay dividends for New York and for our nation.”

View or download the letter, here.

Brandon Williams is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for New York’s 22nd Congressional District. Brandon is a naval veteran, having served as a Nuclear Submarine Officer, is an entrepreneur, and a devoted husband and father. He currently resides in Central New York with his wife of over 30 years and their dog Beatrice.

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