New Mexico has long been a leader in innovation and technology. I am committed to delivering the resources we need to cement and grow that leadership. As a member of the Conference Committee that helped pass the CHIPS and Science Act, I was proud to deliver investments to strengthen New Mexico’s research universities, national labs, and high-tech and advanced manufacturing industries.
These investments are paving the way in quantum computing and microelectronics, already bringing results – with big increases in New Mexico semiconductor manufacturing jobs. I’m also proud to have delivered huge increases in funding for our national labs, doubling the total budget for Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories during my time in Congress. By leaning into the extraordinary research and development already being done at our National Labs, we can continue to drive advances in energy, national security, artificial intelligence, and more.