STRIDE Act

Key Points

• The bill directs the Secretary of State to coordinate with allied nations that have significant semiconductor capabilities to create unified export control approaches, preventing China and other adversaries from acquiring advanced chip technology.
• If allied countries fail to cooperate with U.S. semiconductor security measures, the bill empowers the government to apply Foreign Direct Product Rule restrictions. This would limit those countries' ability to use American-origin technology in their own products, creating real consequences for non-cooperation.
• The bill covers the full semiconductor supply chain, from design software and intellectual property to manufacturing equipment, specialty chemicals, and testing tools. It aims to align export controls across all of these categories with partner nations.
• Congress explicitly states that China is pursuing semiconductor dominance to fuel military modernization, human rights abuses, and economic espionage, framing the bill as a national security necessity rather than purely a trade measure.
• The State Department must report to Congress every 90 days on the status of diplomatic engagement, progress toward coordination goals, any determinations of inadequate cooperation, and how well multilateral efforts are working to block technology transfers.