MATCH Act
Rep. Baumgartner Introduces Bipartisan MATCH Act to Block China's Access to Advanced Chip-Making Tools
The MATCH Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has strong bipartisan support and addresses a major national security priority, but it may face pushback from tech companies and allies who are sensitive about trade restrictions.
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Personal Impact
Small businesses in the semiconductor equipment supply chain that sell components, provide technical services, or export parts to companies in countries of concern would lose access to those markets. While this affects a relatively small number of firms, the impact could be significant for those whose revenue depends heavily on exports to China and other restricted countries.
“require a license for all servicing of any applicable item located in any covered facility, and implement a policy of denial for such servicing”
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
4 articlesUS lawmakers amend new restrictions on Chinese chipmakers — MATCH Act's blanket restrictions removed from select chipmaking tools
U.S. lawmakers have revised the MATCH Act to narrow its scope after industry pushback, removing sweeping provisions that prohibited sales of cryogenic etching tools. However, the bill maintains strict controls on advanced wafer fabrication equipment for firms like SMIC, Huawei, and CXMT.
Ricketts introduces bill cracking down on chip tools
Senator Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) led a bipartisan group in introducing the MATCH Act, which would impose licensing requirements with a presumption of denial for exports and servicing of chipmaking equipment to countries of concern. The bill pressures allies to adopt comparable rules within 150 days.
U.S. MATCH Act would cut chip equipment sales and servicing to key Chinese firms
Introduced by Rep. Michael Baumgartner, the MATCH Act targets immersion DUV lithography machines, specifically naming SMIC, Huawei, and YMTC. The bill would ban not only sales but also the maintenance and technical support of these machines, significantly impacting Dutch firm ASML's operations.
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Congressional Bill
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MATCH Act
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