In a report released Thursday, GAO found that Commerce canceled awards that accounted for $7.8 billion of the $11 billion appropriated for advanced microelectronics R&D activities. GAO said the Commerce Department has awarded nine additional projects since July 2025 under its semiconductor facilities and equipment incentives initiative. The department has now funded 49 projects involving 24 companies, 14 of which also saw their existing award terms revised. Commerce has begun setting award amounts based on whether companies agree to provide equity in exchange for funding, among other criteria. GAO urged Commerce to develop plans and timelines for reestablishing the technology center and advisory committee and determine how it will meet NAPMP requirements.