Proposed Rules for Exporting Advanced Computer Chips

The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would restrict the ability of U.S. companies to export advanced AI-capable chips to foreign entities in countries of concern and would terminate all existing export licenses for such products to those regions.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

U.S. semiconductor manufacturers

These companies must comply with new licensing requirements and may seek 'Trusted United States Person' status to maintain export capabilities.

Entities in countries of concern

These entities face a prohibition on receiving restricted integrated circuits and new licensing hurdles for covered circuits.

Department of Commerce

The agency is tasked with creating the AI strategy, managing the new licensing process, and prescribing regulations for the trusted person program.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This amendment proposes strict new federal licensing requirements for exporting high-performance integrated circuits (computer chips) to specific countries of concern, including China, Russia, and Iran. It also mandates the creation of an 'American Artificial Intelligence Victory Strategy' and establishes a new 'Trusted United States Person' designation for companies that meet specific security and ownership criteria.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries are considered 'countries of concern' under this amendment?

The amendment lists the People's Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macau), Cuba, Iran, North Korea, the Russian Federation, and other countries listed in of the Export Administration Regulations.

What happens to existing export licenses for these chips?

Any license issued or approved prior to the enactment of this section for the export of a to an entity in a country of concern is terminated.

What is a 'Trusted United States Person'?

It is a designation for U.S. persons who meet specific security, cybersecurity, and ownership requirements, including a limit on foreign ownership by entities in countries of concern to 10% or less.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would restrict the ability of U.S. companies to export advanced AI-capable chips to foreign entities in countries of concern and would terminate all existing export licenses for such products to those regions.

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Shift to AI-Centric Export Controls

The amendment explicitly links export controls to an 'American Artificial Intelligence Victory Strategy,' marking a shift toward using trade policy as a primary tool for AI geopolitical competition.

Department of Commerce

Connected Entities

personMr. Kim“U.S. Senator who cosponsored the amendment.”Map →

personMs. Cortez Masto“U.S. Senator who cosponsored the amendment.”Map →

personMr. McCormick“U.S. Senator who cosponsored the amendment.”Map →

personMr. Ricketts“U.S. Senator who cosponsored the amendment.”Map →

personMr. Banks“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Commerce“Responsible for implementing export license requirements.”Map →

personMs. Warren“U.S. Senator who cosponsored the amendment.”Map →

personMr. Cotton“U.S. Senator who cosponsored the amendment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

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