Establishing The United States Investment Accelerator

The order centralizes federal assistance for major domestic and foreign investments, with the stated goal of reducing regulatory delays and increasing U.S. economic activity.

What the order does ​

• Establishes the United States Investment Accelerator within the Department of Commerce within 30 days.
• Directs the accelerator to help investments above $1 billion navigate federal regulations and reduce lawful regulatory burdens.
• Calls for coordination with all 50 States to reduce investment barriers.
• Supports appropriate access to national resources and research partnerships with national laboratories.
• Places the CHIPS Program Office under the accelerator and directs it to negotiate better taxpayer deals.
• Requires the accelerator to identify lawful tools for assisting domestic and foreign investors while protecting national security.

Who it affects ​

• Domestic and foreign companies planning U.S. investments exceeding $1 billion.
• State governments coordinating with federal officials on investment barriers.
• Semiconductor companies participating in CHIPS programs.
• Federal employees administering investment, regulatory, and CHIPS initiatives.