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40 PCB007 MAGAZINE I FEBRUARY 2024 World events further underscore these con- clusions. Recent shipping disruptions in the Red Sea are being felt all over the world, and are a reminder that total dependence on for- eign sourcing is risky—and avoidable. Understanding these stakes, here are three things Congress should do in 2024: ONE Fund and deploy the DPAI Last year's invocation of the Defense Produc- tion Act was a win for American-made printed circuit boards and IC substrates. Aer years of offshoring and contraction, the government recognized that these technologies are criti- cal to U.S. national security and economic via- It's easy to get distracted in an election year. A constant stream of polls, primaries, and political prognostications will surely dominate the media cycle. Elections are important, but they should not distract the 118th Congress from the important work of securing our frag- ile supply chains and rebuilding microelectron- ics manufacturing capacity on our own shores. A recent Department of Defense report demonstrates why this is so important. e first-ever National Defense Industrial Strat- egy focuses on creating resilient supply chains including microelectronics. e Pentagon sees the risks of foreign sourcing and has identified the need to expand domestic production and invest in a skilled workforce. Congress Must Handle Supply Chain Challenges in 2024 American Made Advocacy by Travis Kelly, PCBAA