S.Amdt. 6585

This amendment, submitted by Mr. Ricketts and Mr. Kim, aims to add a new section (SEC. 1094) to the bill focused on the multilateral alignment of controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Its primary purpose is to restrict the ability of countries of concern to obtain and service critical semiconductor equipment by aligning United States controls with those of allied supplier countries.

The amendment proposes the following changes and requirements:

• Identifying and Reporting: It requires the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security and the Secretary of State to identify "covered semiconductor manufacturing equipment" and "covered facilities," providing a list to congressional committees and notifying the public.

• Diplomatic Pressure: It directs officials to encourage allied supplier countries to adopt their own countrywide controls and license requirements (with a "presumption of denial") for exporting or servicing equipment at covered facilities.

• United States Enforcement: If an allied supplier country does not implement these controls, the amendment mandates that the United States establish jurisdiction over equipment from that country and apply its own controls and restrictions.

• Accountability and Oversight: It establishes several deadlines for briefings, certifications, and annual reports to Congress to track diplomatic efforts and ensure that the transfer of equipment to countries of concern is prohibited or strictly licensed.

• Compliance and Flexibility: The amendment allows for limited one-time waivers or deferrals for national security reasons and provides a mechanism to terminate or reimpose controls based on the actions of allied supplier countries.