house Resolution No.59
Reps. Cherry, Sneller, Steenland, Puri and Hammoud offered the following resolution:
Whereas, On February 24, President Joe Biden signed an executive order to strengthen U.S. supply chains. The order is targeted at strengthening supply chains for advanced batteries, pharmaceuticals, critical minerals, and semiconductors. The President also ordered a review of supply chains for defense, public health and biological preparedness, information communications technology, energy, transportation, and food production; and
Whereas, The United States has become increasingly reliant on imported goods, sometimes leading to disastrous consequences. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, a failure of medical supply chains led to shortages of personal protective equipment and other supplies throughout the country; and
Whereas, The failure of U.S. supply chains has had a direct negative impact on Michigan residents. Issues with the semiconductor supply chain has caused issues for the automobile industry, including layoffs of 160 employees at the General Motors' Engine Operations Plant in Flint; and
Whereas, Strengthening U.S. supply chains will strengthen the American economy and protect national security. Bringing manufacturers to the United States will create high-paying jobs and ensure the ability to produce goods that are vital to our national defense; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we support President Joe Biden's efforts to strengthen U.S. supply chains and urge continued action to address the semiconductor shortage; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States.