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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Certification Program for Integrated Circuit Manufacturers
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senator Cortez Masto has introduced an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would require semiconductor manufacturing facilities to certify they do not use equipment from specific 'entities of concern.' Facilities failing to comply or providing false information would face penalties under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018.
This amendment would establish new federal oversight for semiconductor manufacturers, potentially restricting their access to U.S. technology and markets if they continue using equipment from companies headquartered in countries under U.S. arms embargoes.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Semiconductor manufacturing facilities
These facilities must annually attest to their equipment sources and face potential new licensing requirements or penalties.
Department of Commerce
The agency is tasked with issuing new regulations, managing a review policy for licenses, and enforcing compliance.
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Expansion of Export Jurisdiction
The amendment explicitly grants the Secretary of Commerce authority to update the 'foreign direct product rule' to capture foreign-produced items that rely on U.S. technology, signaling a tightening of export control reach.
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