H.R. 8287 · In committee · International Affairs

Semiconductor Controls Effectiveness Act of 2026

What it does

Requires the Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research to submit a report within 360 days on the impact and effectiveness of U.S. semiconductor export controls on China.
Directs the report to inventory all U.S. export controls on semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment destined for China, with details on control type, scope, and imposition date.
Mandates the report analyze quantitative data on the controls' impact on China's military capabilities, advanced semiconductor development, AI capacity, and indigenous industry market share.
Requires analysis of whether comparable foreign alternatives have undermined export control effectiveness and whether foreign availability originates from allied or Chinese sources.
Directs identification of the most successful controls and controls that have failed to constrain China while harming U.S. industry, plus recommendations for enforcement and loophole closure.

Apr 22, 2026: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.

Committee: House Foreign Affairs