Bill · H.R. 10170· House(119-HR-10170)
Memory Chip Competitiveness Assessment Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 8/27/2026
- Last activity
- 9/16/2026 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
- Sponsored by
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Memory Chip Competitiveness Assessment Act of 2026'', directs the Secretary of Commerce to perform a study on the marketplace for advanced memory technology. The study must assess demand, supply constraints, and the impact of market trends on the costs faced by consumers and small businesses. It also requires an analysis of the supply chain, specifically regarding suppliers not located in a country of concern. Additionally, the Secretary must look for solutions to increase supply without relying more heavily on countries of concern. The findings must be reported to congressional committees and published on a Department of Commerce website.
Yes· 3 of 13
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
Directly studies impacts on small businesses and seeks to improve supply chain constraints.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+2
Focuses on improving competitiveness and supply chain security in a critical technology sector.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2
Explicitly requires an assessment of how memory technology trends impact costs for small businesses.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Cost Oversight for Consumers and Small Businesses: The Secretary is required to assess how trends in the advanced memory technology market impact the costs of end products for people and small businesses (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Supply Chain Security: The study requires an analysis of suppliers that are not located in a country of concern, which may help identify ways to increase supply without increasing reliance on those specific nations (Section 2(b)(4) and Section 2(b)(6)).
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Identification of Barriers: The bill mandates a look into legal, regulatory, or policy barriers that might be limiting the supply of advanced memory technology (Section 2(b)(5)).
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Public Transparency and Input: The Secretary must provide an opportunity for public comment on the report before it is submitted to Congress (Section 2(e)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2Improves Small Business Support+2Improves Consumer Protection+1Increases Job Creation+1Reduces Inflation+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Middle Class Households+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2Improves International Alliances+1Improves International Trade+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- 9/16/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
- 9/1/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 8/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Darren SotoDemocrat · Florida