Bill would require report on effectiveness of China chip export controls
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Sponsor: Greg Stanton · Representative · AZ
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Official title: Semiconductor Controls Effectiveness Act of 2026
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
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HR 8287 requires a State Department-led report on whether U.S. semiconductor export controls on China are working.
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What does this do?
HR 8287 directs the State Department's Assistant Secretary for Intelligence and Research, with Commerce and the Director of National Intelligence, to produce a report within 360 days on U.S. semiconductor export controls targeting China. The report must list each control, its purpose, and whether it slowed China's military, chip industry, or AI progress. It also must assess harm to U.S. companies and whether other countries are undermining the controls.
Who does it affect?
The bill primarily affects the State Department, Commerce Department, and intelligence officials tasked with the report. It could also indirectly involve the semiconductor industry, which may be consulted, and eventually Congress and the public who receive the findings.
Why does it matter?
The bill creates no new export restrictions but could shape future U.S.-China trade and technology policy based on its findings. Sensitive information may be withheld from the public version through a classified section.
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Based on the “Introduced in House” text of Apr 15, 2026.
After that text, a committee agreed on Apr 22, 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?
- IntroducedApr 15, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Apr 22, 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: 43 - 0.