Bill would order federal study of advanced memory chip supply chain
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Sponsor: Mariannette Miller-Meeks · Representative · IA
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Official title: Memory Chip Competitiveness Assessment Act of 2026
119th Congress
Topics: AI & technology
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The bill requires Commerce to study advanced memory chip supply, demand, and reliance on countries of concern, then report within 270 days.
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What does this do?
The bill would direct the Secretary of Commerce to study the market for advanced memory chips like high-bandwidth memory, advanced DRAM, and 3D NAND flash. The study would examine supply and demand, price effects, factory investment costs, and dependence on countries "of concern," and explore ways to boost domestic or allied production. Commerce must issue a public report within 270 days of enactment.
Who does it affect?
The Secretary of Commerce, other federal agencies, chip manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and companies using memory chips such as electronics and car makers and internet providers. Congressional committees would receive the final report.
Why does it matter?
The findings could later inform policies affecting chipmakers, tech companies, and consumers, though the bill itself creates no new rules, mandates, or spending programs.
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Based on the “Introduced in House” text of Aug 27, 2026.
After that text, a committee agreed on Sep 16, 2026 to send the bill to the full chamber with changes. This plain-language version may not reflect them.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedAug 27, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Sep 16, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.