Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Courtesy photo.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (MPG) – On July 13, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), co-author of the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act, issued the following statement after the Department of Commerce finalized an award of $225 million in direct funding for Bosch under the CHIPS and Science Act.

“When I co-authored the original CHIPS Act, days like today are exactly what we had in mind—transformative investments that create lasting economic anchors, reignite domestic manufacturing, and ensure a resilient supply chain,” said Congresswoman Matsui. “Innovation has always been the backbone of America’s economic edge. Bosch is poised to boost domestic production of silicon carbide chips that are essential to electric vehicles, clean mobility, and next-generation energy technologies—helping accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more efficient economy. This $225 million federal investment in the Sacramento region reflects what we’ve been building for years—a place ready to lead now and for decades to come.”

In 2023, Bosch acquired the former Sacramento-area campus of TSI Semiconductors. With more than $2 billion in total investment, Bosch is installing a fabrication line that will produce silicon carbide chips—critical components that power electric vehicles, clean mobility, and next-generation energy technologies. These massive public and private investments reinforce the Sacramento region’s position as a hub for advanced manufacturing and innovation—delivering long-term economic growth, supporting high-quality jobs, and helping ensure the United States remains the global leader in semiconductor technology.

Congresswoman Matsui and Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) introduced the original CHIPS Act in June 2020 alongside Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Mark Warner (D-VA). They successfully included an amendment based on the CHIPS Act as part of the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to enable the building and modernization of semiconductor manufacturing facilities in America. They also led efforts to secure this funding through the CHIPS and Science Act. She also leads the Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act, bipartisan legislation that will supercharge U.S. semiconductor research and design by creating an investment tax credit for semiconductor design expenditures.