Senator Murray Discusses Strengthening U.S. Competitiveness with Regional Industry Leaders

SEATTLE — Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, hosted a roundtable at Nucor Steel to hear from regional industry leaders about what kind of investments will be key to strengthening U.S. competitiveness in the 21st century. Senator Murray spoke about her commitment to ensuring that Congress delivers the resources needed to bolster American competitiveness globally.

In discussing the importance of recently enacted legislation like the CHIPS and Science Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the Inflation Reduction Act — which are already in motion to strengthen global competitiveness — the roundtable participants all underscored the importance of successful implementation of the new laws and of continued federal investments in sectors like manufacturing, infrastructure, and clean energy. They also made clear that renewed investments in areas like workforce development and education are key to strengthening America’s competitive edge. As the new Senate Appropriations Chair, Senator Murray is looking at what kind of investments, across government, are necessary to ensure the United States stays ahead of competitors like China in the years ahead.

“Last Congress, we were able to pass some critical bills like the CHIPS and Science Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and more,” said Senator Murray. “These new laws make historic investments in domestic manufacturing, workforce development, clean energy, and more — and they’re all critical components to making sure the US is and remains competitive on the global stage.”