Oregon Delegation Welcomes Major Federal Investment in State’s Semiconductor Industry

This press release from Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) was published on 2026-07-15 and titled "Oregon Delegation Welcomes Major Federal Investment in State’s Semiconductor Industry".

Oregon Delegation Welcomes Major Federal Investment in State’s Semiconductor Industry

Federal lawmakers: Oregon team of nearly 100 partners awarded NSF Regional Innovation Engine Award that sets up receiving up to $160 million to grow Oregon semiconductor industry Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senate and House members welcomed today’s announcement that Frontiers of Advanced Semiconductor Technology (FAST), an Oregon consortium including nearly 100 partners from across [ ] The post Oregon Delegation Welcomes Major Federal Investment in State’s Semiconductor Industry appeared first on Merkley .