Sens. Steve Daines of Montana (left) and John Cornyn of Texas (middle) were joined by Rice President David Leebron (second from left), Vice President for Public Affairs Linda Thrane (second from right) and Rice Management Co. President Allison Thacker Sept. 17 at The Ion to discuss the need for investment in U.S. semiconductor research and manufacturing. The Cornyn-sponsored Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act was included in the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2021. (Courtesy photo; additional photos by Jeff Fitlow)
