Statement From BBT Executive Director Danielle Melfi on House Republicans’ Hypocrisy in Whipping Votes Against Chips and Science Act 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2022
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STATEMENT FROM BBT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DANIELLE MELFI ON HOUSE REPUBLICANS’ HYPOCRISY IN WHIPPING VOTES AGAINST CHIPS AND SCIENCE ACT 

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Building Back Together Executive Director Danielle Melfi released the following statement ahead of a U.S. House vote on the CHIPS and Science Act:

“The bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act delivers essential investments to boost American manufacturing, create good-paying union jobs, lower costs for families, and make us more competitive with China – all key priorities for President Biden. This is an investment in our economic future, and we are encouraged to see the broad support this bill has among the American people.

“But it appears Republicans in the House are using this moment to choose party over country – planning to flip their support for this legislation from ‘yes’ to ‘no’ out of political spite. Cynical politicians have indicated they would rather side with the Chinese government in opposition to this bill and its investments in American manufacturing than serve the interests of the American people. It’s essential that the House ignore these partisan games, pass this legislation today, and send it to President Biden’s desk.”

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