Washington allocates $312.6 million for housing projects to combat homelessness
Majority of funds – $274 million – will support 48 projects that will create 3,443 multifamily and rental housing units
Suggestions
Federal programs aim to strengthen semiconductor supply chain
Two funding opportunities through the $50 billion CHIPS for America program seek to encourage construction of facilities that manufacture semiconductor components throughout the United States
Federal government takes steps to protect supply chain
Actions include partnerships such as the Supply Chain Resilience Center, a new government entity designed to collaborate with the private sector to anticipate and mitigate disruptions
$3 billion advanced packaging program aims to advance U.S. semiconductor sector
Funds seek to drive leadership in advanced packaging technology through the new National Advanced Packaging Program, a part of the Department of Commerce’s CHIPS for America program
Tech Hubs program to boost innovation, manufacturing
Thirty-one regions will serve as epicenters for innovation, manufacturing and job creation.
