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CHIPS and Science Act

A 2022 United States federal statute that authorises substantial public investment in semiconductor manufacturing and scientific research, and incorporates significant research security provisions affecting federally-funded researchers and institutions.

ByCASRAI Editorial Board
· Last updated 21 May 2026

Examples

Worked examples

  • Is an instance

    A federally-funded researcher completes mandatory research security training pursuant to CHIPS and Science Act requirements.

  • Is an instance

    An institution updates its policies on malign foreign talent recruitment programme participation in line with CHIPS and Science Act provisions.

Counter-examples

Looks similar, but isn't

  • Not an instance

    A privately funded research project entirely outside federal sponsorship is not directly governed by CHIPS and Science Act research security provisions.

  • Not an instance

    A historical event preceding 2022 falls outside the Act's applicability window.

Editorial commentary

Beyond its industrial policy provisions, the CHIPS and Science Act includes Title VI research security provisions that codify elements of NSPM-33, prohibit federally-funded personnel from participating in malign foreign talent recruitment programmes, require research security training, and establish reporting and oversight mechanisms. Implementation has rolled out through agency policy updates at NSF, NIH, DOE, NASA, and DOD. The Act is considered the principal post-2022 legislative anchor for US research security policy.

References

  • CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-167), Title VI.

Also known as

CHIPS Act · CHIPS+Science Act

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