[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H5191]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATING OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

  (Ms. HOYLE of Oregon asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. HOYLE of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share that Oregon 
State University has received 1 of 12 National Science Foundation's 
Regional Innovation Engines.
  This investment in Oregon's semiconductor industry will strengthen 
educational partnerships across the State, meaningfully influence 
regional economic development, improve pathways to semiconductor 
careers, and create thousands of new high-paying, high-tech jobs 
outside the Portland Metro area.
  Oregon could receive up to $160 million to grow the State's 
semiconductor industry that already employs 30,000 Oregonians.
  Oregon's FAST coalition brings together State partners across 
education, government, the technology industry, nonprofits, small 
businesses, and investors.
  It will also bring our innovation corridor closer together across 12 
counties and foster innovation.
  Demand for semiconductors is rising, and the NSF FAST Engine will 
help Oregon State University design the world's most advanced 
semiconductor chips and reaffirm our position as leaders in that space. 
Go Beavers.

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