# 119-hr-8170: MATCH Act 119-hr-8170, MATCH Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5] (R-WA); status in_committee (as of 2026-10-03). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8170 - As of: 2026-10-03 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: 119-hr-8170 - Congress: 119 - Title: MATCH Act - Status: in_committee - Introduced: 2026-04-02 - Sponsor: Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5] (R-WA) - Cosponsors: 31 - Policy area: International Affairs - Touches household money: no - Last recorded action: 2026-10-03 ## Summary **Align export controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment** to keep advanced chipmaking tools out of strategic rivals' hands and close global loopholes. It would set time‑bound lists, countrywide controls, servicing bans, and diplomatic steps to get allies to adopt matching restrictions. - Manufacturers and equipment suppliers: Would face new licensing limits and servicing denials for listed machines. Agencies must identify covered items and facilities within 60 days and publish implementing regulations within 150 days. - Named companies and facilities: Entities tied to PRC Military‑Civil Fusion would be targeted as covered facilities. The bill names firms including SMIC, Huawei, YMTC, CXMT, AMEC, and SMEE. - Diplomacy and enforcement: Would require immediate engagement with allied supplier countries and a 90-day briefing to Congress on progress. The framework includes reporting requirements and a 5-year sunset for the authority. ## Cosponsors (31) - Rep. Van Epps, Matt [R-TN-7] (R-TN), 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D-CA), 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] (R-MI), 2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] (R-GA), 2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22] (D-NY), 2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2] (D-ME), 2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4] (R-MI), 2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6] (R-IN), 2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY), 2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19] (D-NY), 2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2] (D-NH), 2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10] (D-VA), 2026-04-02T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6] (R-FL), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1] (R-ID), 2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R-TX), 2026-04-14T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ), 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Moran, Nathaniel [R-TX-1] (R-TX), 2026-04-20T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1] (R-AR), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1] (R-MT), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] (D-CA), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL), 2026-04-21T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20] (D-TX), 2026-04-22T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3] (R-IN), 2026-04-22T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] (R-FL), 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Whitesides, George [D-CA-27] (D-CA), 2026-04-27T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] (R-NY), 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] (R-NY), 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. James, John [R-MI-10] (R-MI), 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8] (R-FL), 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10] (R-NC), 2026-06-04T00:00:00.000Z - Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] (R-MN), 2026-06-10T00:00:00.000Z ## Provisions PRIA read - Which chips and fabs are covered: cost, high. If enacted, the bill would define exactly which semiconductor items, equipment, and facilities are covered. It would list countries of concern, including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and Cuba. It would treat many foreign-produced items tied to U.S. technology or any non-zero U.S. content as "a… - New export and servicing limits: mixed, high. If enacted, the bill would require licensing and a policy of denial for servicing covered semiconductor items at identified foreign facilities unless allies put matching controls in place. If agencies do not certify allied action by 150 days, the U.S. would extend jurisdiction and countrywide contr… - Ending, review, and sunset rules: mixed, medium. If enacted, the bill would let agencies end or loosen controls for an allied country after that country adopts matching rules, but agencies must notify Congress when they do. If an ally later weakens its controls, agencies would have to reimpose controls within 60 days. The bill would make standard… - Fast diplomacy, lists, and reports: mixed, medium. If enacted, the bill would make agencies start diplomatic talks with allied supplier countries right away to get matching export controls. Agencies would jointly identify covered equipment and facilities within 60 days and update lists each year. 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