What does Preamble of MATCH Act do?

This bill is formally titled 'To provide for export restrictions on certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment and components therefor, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of MATCH Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware Act.

What does SENSE OF CONGRESS. of MATCH Act do?

This section expresses the sense of Congress regarding export controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment and components. Congress believes these controls are a key defense of foundational technology and that the U.S. and its allies have an advantage in advanced computing technologies. The section highlights concerns that adversaries of the U.S. are exploiting gaps in the current export control regime. Specific entities, including ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) and SMIC, are identified as engaging in activities that warrant comprehensive export controls. The section emphasizes the importance of preventing companies in adversary countries from utilizing U.S. or allied technology. Congress urges the U.S. government to collaborate with allies and partners to align export controls and prevent circumvention.

What does REPORT AND APPLICATION OF CONTROLS. of MATCH Act do?

The covered agency heads must identify and list covered semiconductor manufacturing equipment and facilities within 60 days of enactment and annually thereafter. The covered agency heads must engage diplomatically with allied supplier countries to adopt controls on covered semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The covered agency heads may impose controls on covered semiconductor manufacturing equipment if diplomatic efforts are unsuccessful. A national security waiver may be granted to extend the 150-day deadline for imposing controls. The Act requires reports to congressional committees on the implementation of controls and diplomatic efforts.

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MATCH Act

Last updated: 4/22/2026 · Introduced: 4/2/2026

Author: Michael Baumgartner (R-WA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill imposes export restrictions on certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment and components to prevent adversaries of the U.S. from exploiting gaps in the current export control regime.
The covered agency heads are required to identify and list covered semiconductor manufacturing equipment and facilities within 60 days of enactment and annually thereafter.
The bill authorizes the covered agency heads to impose controls on covered semiconductor manufacturing equipment if diplomatic efforts with allied supplier countries to adopt controls are unsuccessful.

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