
WASHINGTON — In the closing weeks of last year’s presidential campaign, House Speaker Mike Johnson quickly walked back remarks he made while standing alongside a vulnerable Republican member in New York. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Johnson had pledged to repeal the CHIPS and Science Act if Donald Trump became president — a position he quickly realized was not popular in battleground districts and could hurt his members’ re-election bids.
Main Idea: Trump urged Congress to repeal the CHIPS Act, but most Republicans in Congress do not want to take up that fight.
Key Points:
Repealing the CHIPS Act could delay chip factory projects, risking fewer manufacturing jobs and weaker US supply chains for consumers and businesses.
Keeping the law in place can support domestic chip production, which may help lower supply risks and bring more investment to states and local workers.
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Central congressional leader reacting to and weighing Trump’s push; his prior and current stance is a major focus.
Central actor whose public demand to repeal the CHIPS Act drives the story.
Named Republican leader commenting on Trump’s demand and the possible path forward.
Named senator and prior supporter of the law giving a clear public response to repeal talk.
Lead Republican on the CHIPS legislation whose reaction and outreach to the White House are central.
The repeal push concerns congressional action and lawmakers’ appetite to take it up.
Senate Republicans’ reaction and vote history are a major part of the article.
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Cited as the source for funding award data tied to the CHIPS program’s implementation.
Democratic co-author of the legislation mentioned in reaction, but only briefly.
Supportive Republican lawmaker quoted reacting to Trump’s idea, but not a main driver of the article.
House Republicans’ prior support and Speaker Johnson’s role are relevant supporting context.