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Read. Follow. Verify.The STRIDE Act: Coordinating Global Semiconductor Security
Last action · April 22, 2026: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.Sponsors: Bill Huizenga and 4 others
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What This Bill Would Do
The STRIDE Act directs the U.S. Secretary of State to work with allied nations to create a unified global strategy for protecting semiconductor technology. The bill aims to prevent sensitive chip-making technology from being acquired by foreign adversaries, specifically the Chinese Communist Party, by aligning export controls and monitoring supply chains.
This bill mandates that the U.S. government pressure allied nations to adopt stricter, uniform export controls on semiconductor technology, which could impact global trade, supply chain costs, and the availability of chip-making equipment for international companies.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Semiconductor manufacturing companies
These companies may face new, harmonized international export controls and restrictions on where they can sell or service semiconductor equipment.
U.S. Department of State
The agency is tasked with leading diplomatic coordination and submitting quarterly reports to Congress.
U.S. Department of Commerce
The agency is required to convene the Export Advisory Review Board if the Secretary of State identifies a country with insufficient security measures.
Key Facts
- Directs the Secretary of State to coordinate with allied nations to restrict semiconductor technology acquisition by foreign adversaries.
- Requires the Secretary of State to assess whether allied countries are implementing security measures consistent with U.S. policy.
- Mandates that if a country is found to have insufficient security, the Secretary of Commerce must convene the Export Advisory Review Board within 21 days to create a plan of action.
- Requires the Secretary of State to notify Congress within 30 days of determining a country is not cooperating sufficiently.
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- Authorizes the potential expansion of the 'Entity List' and 'Foreign Direct Product Rule' to restrict technology transfers from non-cooperating countries.
- Requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress every 90 days on diplomatic progress and the effectiveness of coordination efforts.
- Defines specific semiconductor equipment subject to coordination, including lithography, etching, and inspection systems.
- Establishes a policy to prevent 'foreign backfilling' of restricted items by third-country entities.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Apr 22, 2026HouseCommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
- Apr 22, 2026HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Nov 17, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Nov 17, 2025HouseIntroducedIntroduced in House
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Multilateralization of Export Controls
The bill signals a shift from relying solely on unilateral U.S. export controls to a strategy of forcing alignment among all major semiconductor-producing nations.
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