Roger Marshall is no fan of investing in Kansas’s economy. He voted against the CHIPS and Science Act in 2022, even when his own Kansas colleague, Senator Moran, voted in favor of the bill. When the CHIPS Act became law, Kansas stood to benefit. One proposed semiconductor plant in Wichita promised nearly 2,000 new jobs, contingent on CHIPS Act funding. The CHIPS Act also delivered almost a million dollars in the form of a National Science Foundation workforce grant to Kansas State University. Yet, Marshall decided to vote against the interest of Kansas workers.
2022: Marshall Voted Against Providing $1.5 Billion Over Two Years For 5G Network Deployment. In July 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Marshall voted against concurring with the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the Chips and Science Act, which would “provide $54.2 billion in supplemental appropriations for semiconductor research and manufacturing and 5G network deployment and authorize federal investment in a wide range of scientific research and development programs over five years.” The vote was on a motion to concur. The Senate concurred with the amendments by a vote of 64-33, thus the bill was sent to the House for final concurrence. The House concurred with the Senate, sent the bill to President Biden for signage, and ultimately became law. [Senate Vote 271, 7/27/22; Congressional Quarterly, 7/27/22; Congressional Actions, S.Amdt. 5135; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4346]
2022: Marshall Voted Against Authorizing Over $67 Billion Through FY 2027 For Science Activities At The Department Of Energy, Including For Research And Development Related To Renewable And Alternative Energy And Microelectronics Manufacturing. In July 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Marshall voted against concurring with the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the Chips and Science Act, which would “authorize more than $67 billion through fiscal 2027 for Energy Department science activities, including for laboratory upgrades and research and development related to renewable and alternative energy, quantum technologies, energy technology commercialization and microelectronics manufacturing.” The vote was on a motion to concur. The Senate concurred with the amendments by a vote of 64-33, thus the bill was sent to the House for final concurrence. The House concurred with the Senate, sent the bill to President Biden for signage, and ultimately became law. [Senate Vote 271, 7/27/22; Congressional Quarterly, 7/27/22; Congressional Actions, S.Amdt. 5135; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4346]
2022: Marshall Voted Against Identifying “Key Technology Focus” Areas As Federal Research And Development Priorities, Including Artificial Intelligence, Automation And Advanced Manufacturing, Quantum Computing, Biotechnology And Advanced Energy. In July 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Marshall voted against concurring with the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the Chips and Science Act, which would “identify ‘key technology focus’ areas as federal research and development priorities, including artificial intelligence, automation and advanced manufacturing, quantum computing, biotechnology and advanced energy.” The vote was on a motion to concur. The Senate concurred with the amendments by a vote of 64-33, thus the bill was sent to the House for final concurrence. The House concurred with the Senate, sent the bill to President Biden for signage, and ultimately became law. [Senate Vote 271, 7/27/22; Congressional Quarterly, 7/27/22; Congressional Actions, S.Amdt. 5135; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4346]
2022: Marshall Voted Against Authorizing New And Existing NASA Programs And Activities, Including A Program For Human Exploration Of The Moon And Mars And Development Prioritization Of Nuclear Propulsion And Low-Enriched Uranium Technologies. In July 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Marshall voted against concurring with the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the Chips and Science Act, which would “authorize new and existing NASA programs and activities, including to formally authorize a program to support human exploration of the moon and Mars and require NASA to prioritize development of nuclear propulsion and low-enriched uranium technologies.” The vote was on a motion to concur. The Senate concurred with the amendments by a vote of 64-33, thus the bill was sent to the House for final concurrence. The House concurred with the Senate, sent the bill to President Biden for signage, and ultimately became law. [Senate Vote 271, 7/27/22; Congressional Quarterly, 7/27/22; Congressional Actions, S.Amdt. 5135; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4346]
2022: Marshall Voted Against Authorizing $11 Billion Through FY 2027 For Economic Development Activities At The Commerce Department, Primarily For Regional Technology Innovation Hubs. In July 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Marshall voted against concurring with the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the Chips and Science Act, which would “authorize $11 billion through fiscal 2027 for Commerce Department economic development activities, primarily for regional technology innovation hubs designated by the Economic Development Administration.” The vote was on a motion to concur. The Senate concurred with the amendments by a vote of 64-33, thus the bill was sent to the House for final concurrence. The House concurred with the Senate, sent the bill to President Biden for signage, and ultimately became law. [Senate Vote 271, 7/27/22; Congressional Quarterly, 7/27/22; Congressional Actions, S.Amdt. 5135; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4346]
2022: Marshall Voted Against Requiring The White House Office Of Science And Technology Policy To Evaluate U.S. Capabilities Every Four Years And Develop Science And Technology Strategies To Advance National Competitiveness. In July 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Marshall voted against concurring with the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the Chips and Science Act, which would “require the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to review quadrennially U.S. capabilities and develop a national science and technology strategy to improve national competitiveness.” The vote was on a motion to concur. The Senate concurred with the amendments by a vote of 64-33, thus the bill was sent to the House for final concurrence. The House concurred with the Senate, sent the bill to President Biden for signage, and ultimately became law. [Senate Vote 271, 7/27/22; Congressional Quarterly, 7/27/22; Congressional Actions, S.Amdt. 5135; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4346]
2022: Marshall Voted Against Authorizing $9.7 Billion Through FY 2027 For The National Institute Of Standards And Technology, Including For The Expansion Of Programs And Activities In Cybersecurity And Information Security. In July 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Marshall voted against concurring with the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the Chips and Science Act, which would “authorize $9.7 billion through fiscal 2027 for the National Institute of Standards and Technology and expand NIST programs and activities in information security, cybersecurity and key technology focus areas.” The vote was on a motion to concur. The Senate concurred with the amendments by a vote of 64-33, thus the bill was sent to the House for final concurrence. The House concurred with the Senate, sent the bill to President Biden for signage, and ultimately became law. [Senate Vote 271, 7/27/22; Congressional Quarterly, 7/27/22; Congressional Actions, S.Amdt. 5135; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4346]
2022: Marshall Voted Against Authorizing $81 Billion Through FY 2027 To The National Science Foundation, Including $16.3 Billion For A New NSF Directorate. In July 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Marshall voted against concurring with the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the Chips and Science Act, which would “authorize $81 billion through fiscal 2027 for National Science Foundation activities, including $16.3 billion for a new NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships to encourage research, development and workforce development to support use-inspired and translational research, accelerate the development and use of federally funded research, and accelerate development in key technology focus areas.” The vote was on a motion to concur. The Senate concurred with the amendments by a vote of 64-33, thus the bill was sent to the House for final concurrence. The House concurred with the Senate, sent the bill to President Biden for signage, and ultimately became law. [Senate Vote 271, 7/27/22; Congressional Quarterly, 7/27/22; Congressional Actions, S.Amdt. 5135; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4346]
2022: Marshall Voted Against Providing $52.7 Billion Over Five Years For Semiconductor Industry Research And Development. In July 2022, according to Congressional Quarterly, Marshall voted against concurring with the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the Chips and Science Act, which would “provide $54.2 billion in supplemental appropriations for semiconductor research and manufacturing and 5G network deployment and authorize federal investment in a wide range of scientific research and development programs over five years. […] The bill would provide $52.7 billion in supplemental appropriations over five years to incentivize research, development and workforce development related to the production of semiconductors, including $50 billion through fiscal 2026 for an existing Commerce Department semiconductor incentive initiative to support semiconductor manufacturing, research and development; $2 billion for national defense and intelligence activities; $500 million for international communications technology and semiconductor supply chain security; and $200 million for semiconductor workforce development.” The vote was on a motion to concur. The Senate concurred with the amendments by a vote of 64-33, thus the bill was sent to the House for final concurrence. The House concurred with the Senate, sent the bill to President Biden for signage, and ultimately became law. [Senate Vote 271, 7/27/22; Congressional Quarterly, 7/27/22; Congressional Actions, S.Amdt. 5135; Congressional Actions, H.R. 4346]
Integra’s Wichita Semiconductor Plant Was Slated To Create 1,994 New Jobs. According to the Kansas Reflector, “Kansas officials revealed a megadeal Thursday with Wichita-based Integra Technologies, which will receive $304 million in tax incentives over 10 years in exchange for a $1.8 billion investment in the manufacture of computer chips. As part of the deal, Integra plans to add 1,994 jobs and build a million-square-foot facility in Wichita. The deal is contingent on the company securing an unspecified amount of additional tax incentives through the federal CHIPS Act.” [Kansas Reflector, 2/2/23]
The Planned Plant Would Not Have Been “Viable” Without CHIPS Act Funding. According to the Kansas Reflector, “‘These plans will transform this country’s ability to provide these semiconductor services domestically,’ said Brett Robinson, Integra president and CEO. ‘We saw the recent risks of not having chip manufacturing in the United States for national security and economy during the pandemic.’ Robinson said the company’s expansion wouldn’t be commercially viable without federal funding. The CHIPS Act, passed by Congress last year, provides $52.7 billion for the research and development of semiconductors in America, including $39 billion in manufacturing incentives.” [Kansas Reflector, 2/2/23]
State Incentives For The Integra Plant Expired Before CHIPS Funding Was Approved, Freezing The Project. According to KWCH, “The community of Bel Aire has been waiting for over a year and a half for progress to be made on a project that would bring thousands of manufacturing jobs to the area. In February 2023, semiconductor manufacturer Integra Technologies announced that it was building a new facility. However, it needs federal funding, provided by the CHIPS Act, to start the project. The company received a state and local incentive package, known as APEX (Attracting Powerful Economic Expansion). The law ensured an investment of $1 billion or more for targeted industry sectors to expand their operations or relocate their headquarters anywhere in Kansas. However, the incentive, authorized by the Kansas legislature, expired on October 1. Throughout the last year, the APEX incentive agreement has been extended several times while Integra waited on a decision from the federal government.” [KWCH, 10/1/24]
Micross Components Bought Integra And Was Offered CHIPS Funding To Continue The Plant’s Construction. According to KSN News, “Federal funding has been offered to help build a nearly $2 billion semiconductor assembly and test plant in the Wichita area, according to Sen. Jerry Moran. But there are still a lot of questions about whether the plan will come to fruition or if it will be on the scale of the initial proposal. Moran’s office says that CHIPS funding was offered to Integra but did not say how much. Earlier this month, KSN reported that Micross Components bought Integra, and the state said the sale would not affect the CHIPS application. Moran’s office says he has had conversations with the Micross CEO and was told that the company did plan to grow in the Wichita area and was deciding if the CHIPS funding fit into their business plan.” [KSN News, 1/28/25]
Kansas State University Received A $999,990 National Science Foundation Workforce Development Grant Authorized By The CHIPS Act. According to a press release from Rep. Davids, “Today, Representative Sharice Davids announced two regional universities, Kansas State University and the University of Missouri-Kansas City, have received U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Engines program awards. These awards will help transform the region into a hub for advanced research and manufacturing, using our world-class educational institutions to boost Kansas' STEM workforce amid a national surge in manufacturing jobs. Funding for the awards was authorized by the Davids-supported CHIPS and Science Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing America's global competitiveness by making more goods at home. […] Kansas State University (K-State) – $999,990. K-State will utilize this award to support the growing biosecurity and biomanufacturing sectors in Kansas through research, workforce development, and collaboration with the local biotech business community.” [Press Release – Rep. Davids, 5/11/23]