We have received text from H.R. 8170: Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware Act. This bill was received on 2026-04-02, and currently has 13 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill is titled the *Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware Act* or the MATCH Act. It aims to establish stronger export controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment and related components, particularly targeting entities in countries considered adversaries to the U.S., notably the People’s Republic of China and several others deemed 'countries of concern'.
Key Provisions
The bill emphasizes that:
- Export controls on semiconductor technology are crucial for national security.
- The U.S. and its allies hold a strategic advantage in semiconductor manufacturing technologies that support advanced computing, particularly in military applications.
- The United States should work with allied nations to synchronize their export controls to prevent adversaries from accessing advanced technologies.
Implementation Details
Following the enactment of this Act, the following steps will be taken:
- Identifying Chokepoints: U.S. agencies will assess which semiconductor manufacturing equipment and facilities are subject to these controls within 60 days and will report their findings annually.
- International Cooperation: The bill mandates diplomatic efforts to encourage allied countries to adopt similar obligations for controlling semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
- Publication of Regulations: Regulations that enforce comprehensive controls must be established within 150 days after the bill’s passage, or the deadline can be extended if deemed necessary for national security.
Reporting Requirements
The bill requires detailed reporting to Congress which includes:
- A list of covered semiconductor manufacturing equipment and facilities.
- Details about the export and trade controls in place.
- Updates on diplomatic engagements to close gaps in export controls among allies.
Definition of Terms
The term covered semiconductor manufacturing equipment includes specific machinery and components necessary for producing semiconductors, particularly advanced-node integrated circuits. Facilities located in countries of concern that engage in the production of these integrated circuits will face strict export controls.
Duration and Expiration
The provisions of this Act will remain in effect for five years, after which they will expire unless renewed or amended.
Relevant Companies
- Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (unlisted) - A major telecommunications equipment and consumer electronics manufacturer that could be directly impacted due to its classification as an entity in a country of concern.
- Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) - China's largest semiconductor foundry, which would face heightened restrictions on technology access due to the bill's provisions.
- ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) - A key player in memory chip manufacturing in China that would be affected by the export restrictions.
- Yangtze Memory Technologies Corp. (YMTC) - Another influential semiconductor manufacturer within China that might face limitations on acquiring U.S. technology.
Representative Michael Baumgartner Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Michael Baumgartner:
- H.R.8196: Workforce Data Quality Initiative Act of 2026
- H.R.8170: MATCH Act
- H.R.8037: Protect American AI Act of 2026
- H.R.7058: Foreign Adversary AI Risk Assessment and Diplomacy Act
- H.R.5812: Correcting Opportunity and Accountability in Collegiate Hiring Act (COACH Act)
- H.R.5693: PROTECT Act
You can track bills proposed by Representative Michael Baumgartner on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Baumgartner.
Representative Michael Baumgartner Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Michael Baumgartner is worth $1.4M, as of April 15th, 2026. This is the 291st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Baumgartner has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative Michael Baumgartner's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Baumgartner.
2026 Washington's 5th Congressional District Election
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Approximately $451,857 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
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The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
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