# 119-hr-6207: Chip EQUIP Act

119-hr-6207, Chip EQUIP Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D-CA); status in_committee; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-29).

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- As of: 2026-10-29
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-6207
- Congress: 119
- Title: Chip EQUIP Act
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-11-20
- Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 11
- Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-29

## Summary

**Blocks federal funds from buying finished semiconductor manufacturing equipment from foreign "entities of concern."** This bill would define "completed, fully assembled" semiconductor manufacturing equipment and list specific ineligible categories, then ban procurement, installation, or use of that equipment with federal financial assistance for 10 years unless a waiver applies. - Federal grant recipients and contractors: Would be barred from using federal funds or awards to buy, install, or use ineligible completed semiconductor manufacturing equipment for 10 years, unless the Secretary grants a waiver. - U.S. and allied chipmakers: Would steer purchases toward U.S. or allied/partner suppliers by allowing waivers only when domestic or allied production cannot meet quantity or quality needs or when refurbishment by a foreign entity of concern is involved. - National security and export-control authorities: Waivers must align with the Export Administration Regulations and may require consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Secretary of Defense.

## Cosponsors (11)

- Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] (R-CA), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] (D-IL), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] (R-MI), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1] (D-OH), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] (R-IN), 2025-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2025-11-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50] (D-CA), 2025-12-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fedorchak, Julie [R-ND-At Large] (R-ND), 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1] (R-MT), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8] (R-CO), 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Ban on foreign-made chip equipment: cost, medium. This bill would ban recipients of federal semiconductor grants or awards from buying, installing, or using certain foreign-made, fully assembled semiconductor manufacturing equipment for 10 years starting when each funding agreement is signed. It would add definitions for “completed, fully assemble…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-6207 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6207)

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- [119-hres-166: Expressing support for the Iranian people's desires for a democratic, secular,…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-166)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6207 (as of 2026-10-29).