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Proposed Changes to Defense Microelectronics Security Standards

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6090

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Senate Amendment 6090 proposes updates to how the Department of Defense verifies the security and origin of microelectronics used in military systems. It introduces new requirements for supply chain traceability and establishes a pilot program to test alternative methods for verifying the security of chips designed by U.S. companies.

Why it matters

This amendment changes the security verification standards for military microelectronics, potentially altering how the Department of Defense sources and validates semiconductor technology for 2027.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Department of Defense

The agency is tasked with implementing new security standards, establishing a pilot program, and submitting a report to Congress.

Directly affected

Fabless United States semiconductor companies

These companies are explicitly mentioned as participants in the new pilot program and reporting requirements.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this amendment?

It aims to update and improve the security standards for microelectronics used by the Department of Defense by requiring better supply chain traceability and allowing for new, validated security verification methods.

What is a 'fabless' microelectronics company?

While not defined in the text, the amendment refers to ' United States semiconductor companies,' which typically refers to companies that design and sell hardware and semiconductor chips but outsource the fabrication (manufacturing) to a third-party factory.

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Shift toward alternative assurance

The amendment signals a policy shift toward accepting 'alternative assurance methodologies' for microelectronics, moving away from a strict requirement for Defense Microelectronics Activity-accredited suppliers.

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Connected Entities

Department of Defense, Kelly, Mr., Government Publishing Office and 1 more

OrganizationDepartment of Defense“The agency responsible for implementing the proposed security standards and pilo”Map →

PersonKelly, Mr.“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

OrganizationGovernment Publishing Office“The agency that publishes the Congressional Record.”Map →

PersonMr. Cotton“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

Sources

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Controversy20
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