Reported by CommitteeFiled Apr 2, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5] (R)
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 8.
Apr 22, 2026
Summary
The bill requires U.S. agencies to identify critical semiconductor‑making tools, then impose export licenses and denial policies on those items. It also pushes allied countries to adopt comparable controls, aiming to stop advanced‑node chip production from reaching designated foreign firms. The goal is to protect U.S. technological advantage and national security.
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