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Proposed Rules for Foreign-Controlled Computer Chip Technology Licensing

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6469

June 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would change how foreign-controlled technology providers license critical chip design standards to U.S. companies, potentially impacting the cost and availability of technology used in national defense and infrastructure.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Foreign-controlled ISA providers

These entities must adjust their licensing terms to meet federal fair-access standards and are subject to new enforcement actions and potential compliance monitoring.

U.S. semiconductor and technology companies

These companies gain new legal protections and rights to challenge licensing terms and retaliatory practices in federal court.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This amendment proposes new federal requirements for foreign-controlled companies that license essential computer chip architecture (Instruction Set Architectures) to U.S. entities. It mandates that these companies provide fair, non-discriminatory access to U.S. persons and prohibits retaliatory legal practices against licensees.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would change how foreign-controlled technology providers license critical chip design standards to U.S. companies, potentially impacting the cost and availability of technology used in national defense and infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who does this amendment apply to?
It applies to 's,' which are entities that design or license computer instruction set architectures and are either foreign-owned or controlled by foreign persons.
What happens if a company retaliates against a licensee for a legal challenge?
The amendment explicitly prohibits retaliation, such as terminating or degrading license rights, and allows the affected party to sue for relief in federal court.
Does this affect open-source software?
No, the amendment includes an exception for instruction set architectures that are made available to the public through royalty-free open-source licenses.

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Expansion of Federal Oversight into IP Licensing

The amendment represents a significant shift toward using federal civil litigation to regulate the terms of private intellectual property licensing for foreign-controlled technology providers.

Department of JusticeForeign-controlled ISA providers

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Defense“Agency whose activities are authorized by the underlying bill.”Map →
organizationDepartment of Energy“Agency whose defense activities are authorized by the underlying bill.”Map →
organizationGovernment Publishing Office“Publisher of the Congressional Record.”Map →
personMrs. Britt“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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