WASHINGTON, DC – Today, members of the Regional Leadership Council (RLC) and its Chair, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), met with U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo for a conversation on the implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), and other legislation Democrats passed in the 117th Congress. The CHIPS and Science Act is a major component of the Investing in America agenda and a critical part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s work to secure American semiconductor supply chains, revitalize American manufacturing, increase U.S. economic competitiveness, and promote digital equity.
This implementation work includes promoting high-speed internet access through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (BEAD), workforce development training, and competitive grant programs that will create jobs and transform communities across the country into hubs of technology and innovation. During the meeting, Chairman Hoyer, Secretary Raimondo, and RLC Members discussed how House Democrats and the Biden-Harris Administration can continue working together to ensure that the Investing in America agenda delivers results for every community. “The CHIPS and Science Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are critical components of the Investing in America agenda that is working to ensure our nation remains competitive in the twenty-first century,” said Chairman Steny Hoyer. “These laws are strengthening our supply chains and expanding our domestic semiconductor manufacturing – all while creating good-paying jobs and other economic opportunities for American workers and families. I was pleased to meet with Secretary Raimondo today to discuss how these laws can help Americans get ahead. I also appreciated her insights on how the Administration and House Democrats can continue coordinating to ensure that these policies and programs reach communities of all sizes. The Regional Leadership Council remains hard at work amplifying the impact of the Investing in America agenda, and that includes investing in communities that have too often been overlooked. I look forward to continuing to work with the Council and Secretary Raimondo to make our country more competitive and to provide our people with the tools and opportunities they need to Make It In America." “At the Department of Commerce, we are realizing President Biden’s vision of revitalizing our economy to create jobs that pave the way to the middle class for Americans of all backgrounds,” said Secretary Raimondo. “I’m excited about the opportunities ahead of us to work with the Congress and the RLC. Together, we’re strengthening our infrastructure, supercharging innovation, creating good-paying jobs, and ensuring America’s global competitiveness.” Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries created the Regional Leadership Council in January 2023 and appointed Congressman Hoyer to serve as its Chair. In addition to Congressman Hoyer, the council consists of twelve Members who each represent one of the United States' twelve regions. The council is working to ensure that Americans in every corner of the country and in every zip code can access the opportunities created by the historic policies that Democrats secured in the 117th Congress, including the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS and Science Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the Honoring Our PACT Act, and many others. our website , signing up for our newsletter , and subscribing to our YouTube channel .
