This bill directs the Secretary of State to work with allied and partner countries that have important semiconductor capabilities. The goal is to coordinate and expand protections for critical semiconductor technologies so those technologies do not get transferred to countries of concern. The bill lists specific coordination goals such as aligning export controls for manufacturing equipment, restricting design tools and technical assistance, harmonizing controls for materials, sharing information, and creating trusted supplier networks. If a partner country does not cooperate, the Secretary of State must explain the deficiencies, ask the Secretary of Commerce to convene an Export Advisory Review Board meeting within 21 days, and report to Congress. The bill also requires reports to Congress every 90 days on diplomatic engagement, progress, any non-cooperation determinations, and the effectiveness of coordination. It defines key terms like countries of concern, the Entity List, the Foreign Direct Product Rule, and what counts as semiconductor technology.
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Supporters in the bill say the global semiconductor supply chain is vital to U.S. and allied security and competitiveness. They argue coordinated action with partners can stop adversaries from gaining key technologies, and that using tools like the Foreign Direct Product Rule and Entity List can prevent circumvention of controls.
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