After leaving his position as CEO of Intel in December, Pat Gelsinger, who has a long history in technology and semiconductor development, remained actively involved in advocating for the CHIPS and Science Act funding from the Biden administration. He emphasized the importance of this funding for boosting domestic chip manufacturing in various TV interviews and appearances alongside former President Joe Biden at Intel chip plant sites. Despite no longer leading Intel and facing criticism from President Trump regarding the CHIPS Act, Gelsinger continues to support the funding, believing it will raise awareness about the importance of the semiconductor industry. He expressed his views on the Act, stressing the significance of maintaining manufacturing advancements and long-term research and development efforts.

Gelsinger recently announced his new role as executive chair and technology head at Gloo, a technology platform supporting religious organizations and nonprofits, reflecting his personal values. Regarding the CHIPS Act, Gelsinger emphasized the need to uphold the incentives and initiatives established by the law to drive manufacturing growth and innovation in the industry. The CHIPS Act, enacted in 2022, allocated significant government subsidies to bolster domestic chip production, with the aim of strengthening chip supply chains and reducing dependence on companies like Taiwan Semiconductor. Intel was a beneficiary of the Act, receiving a substantial grant for chipmaking projects. However, Intel faced delays in its chip plant openings in Ohio, leading to adjustments in their operational timeline as they work to stabilize their business operations.