Issue Brief: Child Care and the CHIPS Act — Guidance for Nebraska Sites

Passed by Congress in 2022, the CHIPS and Science Act aims to strengthen U.S. economic growth and national security through the development of the domestic semiconductor industry. The U.S. Department of Commerce will oversee $52.7 billion for semiconductor research, development, manufacturing and workforce development. Several chip manufacturers are already considering Nebraska as a potential site for their facilities, which could bring as many as 4,700 high-tech jobs paying an average of $84,500 a year to the state. Among the key components of the bill, the U.S. Department of Commerce requires that manufacturers applying for $150 million or more in CHIPS incentives address the child care needs of workers who build or operate semiconductor chip fabrication plants. This brief outlines child care considerations for manufacturers considering Nebraska for their semiconductor production facilities.