# 119-s-4281: Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act

119-s-4281, Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE); status introduced (as of 2026-09-16).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4281
- Congress: 119
- Title: Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-13
- Sponsor: Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE)
- Cosponsors: 11
- Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-16

## Summary

**Multilateral export controls on advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment.** This bill would require the U.S. to press allied supplier countries to adopt countrywide controls and deny licenses for exports and servicing to any covered facility. It sets tight, iterative timelines and frequent certifications to align allies and limit adversary access. - Allied supplier countries would face diplomatic and legal pressure to implement countrywide controls and license-denial policies, with a certification deadline of 150 days and annual recertification. A one-time national security waiver can extend the 150-day deadline by up to 90 days. - Exporters and servicing firms would see new licensing rules and likely denials for covered equipment and services. "Servicing" is defined broadly to include installation, calibration, repair, and software or firmware updates. - The bill would create a mandatory, iterative identification process for covered equipment and facilities within 60 days and annually, plus detailed reporting to Congress within 180 days and each year afterward to track implementation and close gaps among allies.

## Cosponsors (11)

- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID), 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] (R-ID), 2026-04-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH), 2026-04-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (R-AR), 2026-04-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2026-04-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN] (R-IN), 2026-05-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-05-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL] (R-AL), 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI), 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- New export definitions and thresholds: cost, high. If enacted, the bill would define "in sufficient volumes" as meeting 75% of current demand from all countries of concern. It would create broad legal definitions for "applicable items," "covered facilities," and a wide view of "servicing." Servicing would include installation, calibration, repair,…
- New export rules and reimposition: cost, high. If enacted, the Secretary of Commerce would have to write rules within 150 days to apply countrywide controls to covered semiconductor equipment and to set end-use and end-user restrictions for facilities in countries of concern. For allied supplier countries that do not adopt comparable controls,…
- Diplomacy, lists, and certification deadlines: mixed, high. If enacted, the bill would force immediate diplomacy to get allied supplier countries to adopt countrywide controls on covered equipment. Agencies would identify covered tools and facilities and publish lists within 60 days and every year. Agencies would brief Congress in 90 days and deliver a full…

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## Sources
- [119-s-4281 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4281)

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- [119-sres-913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former Uni…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-913)
- [119-sres-897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewel…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-897)
- [119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham,…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-801)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4281 (as of 2026-09-16).