Bill targets AI chip exports to high-risk nations
In committeeH.R. 6879Latest action
Sponsor: Gregory W. Meeks · Representative · NY
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Official title: RESTRICT Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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HR 6879 would ban selling the most powerful AI chips to companies tied to China and other U.S.-designated security-risk countries.
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What does this do?
This bill would ban selling or transferring advanced AI data center chips to companies based in, owned by, or controlled by countries the U.S. considers security risks, including China, Macau, and Hong Kong. Selling these chips to any other foreign country would require a government license, unless the company qualifies for an exemption from the Commerce Department. To qualify, a company must have less than 10% foreign restricted ownership, meet security and customer-verification standards, and pass annual audits. The approval process must be set up within 90 days, and the law would expire after five years.
Who does it affect?
This primarily affects U.S. chip makers and tech companies that sell or operate advanced AI hardware abroad. Foreign businesses that currently buy or use those chips would also be affected.
Why does it matter?
Companies that do not qualify for an exemption would need to apply for a government license before exporting chips to most foreign countries. Companies connected to restricted countries would lose access to these chips entirely.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedDec 18, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Dec 18, 2025
- 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: — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.