2021: Fitzpatrick Voted To Establish A National Network For
Microelectronics Research And Development To Assist Domestic
Microelectronics Manufacturing And An Arctic Security Initiative. In
December 2021, Fitzpatrick voted for the National Defense Authorization
Act For FY 2022 which would, according to Congressional Quarterly,
"authorize the establishment of a national network for microelectronics
research and development to support domestic microelectronics
manufacturing capability and an Arctic Security Initiative." The vote
was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 363-70. The bill
was sent to President Biden and it ultimately became law. [House Vote
405, 12/7/21;
Congressional Quarterly,
12/7/21; Congressional Actions,
S.
1605]