Semiconductor Controls Effectiveness Act of 2026
Reported from committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 7
- Latest action
- Apr 22, 2026
What it does
The Semiconductor Controls Effectiveness Act of 2026 requires the Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research to submit a comprehensive, unclassified report within 360 days of enactment on the impact and effectiveness of U.S. semiconductor export controls on the People’s Republic of China, in coordination with the Commerce and Intelligence communities. The report must analyze the controls’ effects on China’s military, semiconductor industry, and AI capabilities, as well as their impact on U.S. companies and global competitiveness, while assessing foreign alternatives and recommending improvements to the export control regime. It applies to federal agencies, U.S. semiconductor…
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