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In House Committee·Last action 40 days ago

Bill tightens chip-tool export rules for China and other named countries

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Officially: MATCH Act

Advanced chip-making tools would face tougher export and service limits, especially for China and certain named companies and factories. The bill also pressures allied countries to adopt matching rules. If they do not, the United States would extend more restrictions to equipment coming from those countries too.

Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR8170. Modern Action explains MATCH Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.

Where it stands

Sitting in House Committee

No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.

What this bill actually does

U.S. agencies would have 60 days to list every covered chip-making tool and every covered factory. They would update those lists every year and send them to the congressional committees named in the bill.
The bill spells out which countries count as countries of concern. That includes China, Hong Kong, Macau, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and some other countries if the Secretary of State adds them from a specific U.S. export-control group.
Factories tied to certain named companies would face tougher rules. That includes facilities linked to Huawei, SMIC, YMTC, CXMT, and other entities named in the bill.

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Where your representatives stand

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Where this bill is in the process

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Under House committee consideration

Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (4/2/2026)

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Signed into Law

Signed by the President

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Questions people ask about contacting Congress on HR8170

How do I support or oppose HR8170, MATCH Act?

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Who does Modern Action contact about this bill?

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What does Modern Action include in the message?

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Take action on HR8170: MATCH Act

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You are not starting from a blank form. Modern Action drafts the message around HR8170, your stance, and the reasons you choose, then lets you edit and send when ready.

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