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After immense pressure from the White House, Mike Johnson and Republicans are planning in bringing legislation in September to repeal the CHIPS act.

While House Speaker Mike Johnson initially suggested Republicans might try to repeal the CHIPS Act, he quickly walked back that statement, clarifying that repeal is not currently on the GOP agenda and that efforts would focus on streamlining or modifying the law instead.

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The claim contains multiple components: first, that there was immense pressure from the White House influencing Republican plans; second, that Mike Johnson and Republicans are planning legislation in September to repeal the CHIPS Act. Evidence shows that on a recent occasion, Johnson stated Republicans 'probably will' try to repeal the CHIPS Act.apnews.comapnews.comHouse Speaker Johnson says GOP may try to repeal CHIPS Act, then walks it backdccc.orgdccc.orgKevin Coughlin and Mike Johnson Reveal Plan to Repeal CHIPS Act — Threatening...

However, he immediately retracted this statement, emphasizing that repeal is not on the agenda and expressing support for semiconductor investments spurred by the law.cnbc.comcnbc.comHarris defends CHIPS Act after House Speaker Johnson suggests GOP would try to... Instead, Johnson mentioned intentions to 'streamline' or improve the legislation rather than repeal it outright.apnews.comapnews.comHouse Speaker Johnson says GOP may try to repeal CHIPS Act, then walks it backdccc.orgdccc.orgKevin Coughlin and Mike Johnson Reveal Plan to Repeal CHIPS Act — Threatening... There is no clear evidence from credible sources that a formal plan or legislation to repeal the CHIPS Act is scheduled for September or any other specific timeframe.

Additionally, no direct evidence was found linking this to 'immense pressure from the White House'; in fact, the White House has defended the CHIPS Act against repeal efforts. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has accused Johnson and Republicans of planning repeal efforts,forbes.comforbes.comHouse Speaker Johnson Walks Back Comment About Republicans Potentially Repealing... but this appears to be based on initial comments rather than confirmed legislative action.

Overall, the claim conflates an initial ambiguous statement with a firm legislative plan and misattributes pressure dynamics. The context and subsequent clarifications significantly alter the meaning of the original comment.

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House Speaker Johnson says GOP may try to repeal CHIPS Act, then walks it back

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House Speaker Johnson Walks Back Comment About Republicans Potentially Repealing...

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Harris defends CHIPS Act after House Speaker Johnson suggests GOP would try to...

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