Congressman Michael Baumgartner introduced the MATCH Act to enhance U.S. export controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Baumgartner introduces MATCH Act: Congressman Michael Baumgartner has unveiled the Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act, aimed at enhancing U.S. national security through stricter export controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The bill has bipartisan support, with notable cosponsors including members from various states and both parties.
Concerns over China’s semiconductor industry: The legislation addresses gaps in current export controls, citing that China's aggressive subsidization of its semiconductor industry poses a threat to U.S. technological superiority and national defense. Baumgartner emphasized the need for synchronized export controls among allies to counter these threats effectively.
Key provisions of the MATCH Act: The bill proposes a comprehensive prohibition on selling critical semiconductor equipment to countries of concern, applies tighter restrictions on Chinese entities, and encourages diplomatic measures for international alignment. Supporters argue this legislation is essential to maintaining U.S. leadership in semiconductor technology and protecting national security.
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Michael Baumgartner Fundraising
Michael Baumgartner recently disclosed $347.8K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 284th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 81.2% came from individual donors.
Baumgartner disclosed $138.9K of spending. This was the 546th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Baumgartner disclosed $725.8K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 484th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
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Michael Baumgartner Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Michael Baumgartner is worth $1.4M, as of April 2nd, 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.
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Michael Baumgartner Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Michael Baumgartner:
- 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
- H.R.5510: United States–Mexican War Memorial Act of 2025
- H.R.5388: American Artificial Intelligence Leadership and Uniformity Act
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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:
- CONSERVATIVES FOR AMERICAN EXCELLENCE INC. ($165,544)
- KEEPING AMERICA STRONG PAC ($142,671)
- PROJECT 218 ($121,280)
- GOA VICTORY FUND ($20,000)
- TOGETHER FOR PROGRESS 2024 ($2,362)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
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