PRINTING United Alliance Urges House to Swiftly Pass Chips and Science Act
by Lisbeth Lyons, Director, Women in Print Alliance Jul 27, 2022

Congress is sprinting to complete its summer legislative agenda and one key item is close to – but not yet over – the finish line. The Chips and Science Act is a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing supply chain headaches caused by the COVID-induced semiconductor shortage, which was first felt by the auto industry, but has since impacted multiple sectors including print. Print OEMs went on record as early as 2021 notifying customers of price adjustments related to materials shortages, including chips.

The Chips and Science Act would appropriate $39 billion in funding for increased U.S. production of semiconductors, along with additional funding for spurring a domestic semiconductor workforce. According to the bill’s sponsors, only 12 percent of chips are currently manufactured domestically, compared to 37 percent in the 1990s.

On July 26, 2022, the Senate advanced the bill to the House. PRINTING United Alliance is urging the House to vote in favor of final passage of the Chips and Science Act and to send it swiftly to President Biden for his signature.

To learn more about what PRINTING United Alliance is advocating for relating to supply chain challenges, please visit Supply Chain Resources.

 

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Lisbeth Lyons Director, Women in Print Alliance
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Lisbeth became the first-ever Director of Women in Print Alliance in December 2022, following more than 20 years of representing the voice of business and industry on Capitol Hill – including 15 years focused on the print, postal, and packaging sectors – as a federally registered lobbyist. In her current role, Lisbeth directs strategic industry initiatives designed to attract, retain, advance, and advocate for women in the printing industry through education, personal and professional development, networking, and community building. Lisbeth holds a B.A. from DePauw University and a professional graduate certificate from The George Washington University School of Political Management. She is often a featured speaker at premiere industry events.

Speaking Topics:

  • Industry initiatives to attract, retain, and advance women in the printing industry
  • Advocacy on public policy related to women the workplace
  • Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the printing industry
  • Engaging company stakeholders to build community and political capital
  • Role of women in government affairs and industry trade associations

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