H.R. 6207, the Chip EQUIP Act, advanced out of committee on September 16, 2026.
H.R. 6207 — Chip EQUIP Act
What it does
This bill amends federal semiconductor funding rules to prohibit U.S. companies receiving federal grants or loans from purchasing advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment made, assembled, or refurbished by foreign entities deemed a national security concern (or their subsidiaries). The ban applies to equipment like chip-making machines, etching tools, and testing systems, and lasts 10 years. The Secretary of Commerce can waive the ban if equivalent U.S. or allied equipment isn't available, or if national security requires it.
Quorum's transparency scan gave Chip EQUIP Act a moderate transparency flag.
What happens next
H.R. 6207 advanced out of committee. Next stop: a floor vote.
Who is behind it
Filed by Zoe Lofgren. Cosponsored by Brian Fitzpatrick, Erin Houchin, Gabe Evans and Greg Landsman.
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