[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 71 (Friday, April 29, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E443]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




PROTECTING SEMICONDUCTOR SUPPLY CHAIN MATERIALS FROM AUTHORITARIANS ACT

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                               speech of

                        HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 27, 2022

  Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak in support of H.R. 
7372, the Protecting Semiconductor Supply Chain Materials from 
Authoritarians.
  H.R. 7372 will require the President to establish a semiconductor 
supply chain working group and submit to Congress reports on potential 
disruptions to the supply chain.
  We must always ensure that geopolitical dynamics do not impede or 
disrupt the United States' semiconductor supply.
  Semiconductors were first developed in the United States for 
transmitter use. Since then, the industry has boomed with the creation 
of various types of Semiconductors that are used in everything from 
computers to cars, and from watches to washing machines.
  Large semiconductor companies such as Intel and Texas Instruments 
rely on certain minerals to maintain manufacturing demands.
  These threatened materials include palladium, neon gas, helium, and 
C4F6, which are necessary for the operation of electronic devices.
  Semiconductors are essential to the American economy and day to day 
American life. A semiconductor shortage is a threat to National 
Security.
  We need to plan ahead and anticipate the potential impact that Russia 
and other autocratic, authoritarian regimes may have on these supplies.
  This bill will require the Secretary of State to submit a report 
analyzing Russia's impact on supply chains and the global economy while 
also recommending potential steps to bolster semiconductor production 
and secure necessary materials.
  Taiwan is the world's largest supplier of semiconductors, so it is 
important to account for any geopolitical factors that might impact 
them. The bill requires these considerations in future reports as well 
as issues with health and natural disasters.
  Through this report, Congress can stay updated for threats to the 
global supply chain for semiconductors and prepare for future 
geopolitical developments.
  I urge all members to join me in voting for H.R. 7372, the Protecting 
Semiconductor Supply Chain Materials from Authoritarians.

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