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U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) sent letters of support for two Philadelphia-region applications for designation as a Tech Hub. Created by the CHIPS and Science Act, the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hub) program is an economic development initiative aimed at accelerating growth in technology sectors, and the high-paying jobs that come with it, in cities and communities across the country. The first application, led by the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern PA, intends to focus on an expanded view of precision medicine by building on Philadelphia's world-class life sciences assets. The second application, led by the Delaware Valley Biopharmaceutical Hub for Enterprises, Local Innovation, Commercialization, and Security, is similarly focused on accelerating biopharmaceutical innovation and manufacturing jobs in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area.
“The Tech Hubs program will jumpstart the growth potential of cities and communities ready to lead the global economy, simultaneously creating good jobs here at home while allowing the United States to take control of our own economic future,” said Senator Casey. “A greater Philadelphia Tech Hub designation will utilize the region’s world-class life sciences and biopharmaceutical industries and spur innovation and entrepreneurship for decades to come.”
Senator Casey is fighting to bring jobs and economic investment back to Pennsylvania. He worked to pass the CHIP and Science Act to produce semiconductors in the United States, reducing the U.S.’ reliance on foreign adversaries, including China, for critical technology manufacturing. Senator Casey has urged Secretary Raimondo to consider Pennsylvania for future semiconductor manufacturing investments from the CHIPS law, and pushed the Administration to implement the Tech Hubs program quickly to spur innovation in communities as soon as possible. In June, Senator Casey delivered a rousing speech to union workers and business leaders in Pittsburgh to outline his vision for the United States to take control of its economic future by investing in American workers and manufacturing, as well as stopping investments in national security sectors from going to countries of concern, including China. Last month, the Senate overwhelmingly passed Senator Casey’s legislation to screen those investments by a vote of 91-6. Building on Casey’s efforts, the Biden Administration issued an executive order addressing the issue earlier this month.
