Bill · H.R. 1215· House(119-HR-1215)
Semiconductor Supply Chain Security and Diversification Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/11/2025
- Last activity
- 2/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Greg Stanton
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Semiconductor Supply Chain Security and Diversification Act of 2025 aims to support Western Hemisphere governments in diversifying their upstream and downstream supply chains. Upstream activities include the mining, production, or processing of critical minerals like zinc, gallium, germanium, silicon, lithium, and cobalt. Downstream activities involve semiconductor testing and packaging facilities. The bill seeks to encourage regional semiconductor ecosystems to complement U.S. investments made under the CHIPS and Science Act. This includes diplomatic support for infrastructure, regulatory environments, and market development. Finally, it authorizes the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to provide support for specific projects in certain Western Hemisphere economies.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+6
The bill aims to strengthen ties with Western Hemisphere allies through strategic industrial cooperation.
Does this send more money or help to other countries?+5
The bill authorizes support through the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation for Western Hemisphere projects.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+5
The act directs the Secretary of State to provide diplomatic and political support to partner governments.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Security of Allies and Partners: The policy aims to promote the security of allies and partners by encouraging the development of competitive semiconductor markets that provide diversified sources and parts (Section 3(b)(1)).
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Developmental Benefits for the Poorest Populations: Support for projects must be designed to produce significant developmental outcomes or provide benefits to the poorest population of a country (Section 4(b)(3)(A)(i)).
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Protection Against Strategic Competitors: The bill provides a mechanism to counter efforts by strategic competitors to secure political or economic leverage or acquire national security-sensitive technologies in allied countries (Section 4(b)(3)(A)(ii)).
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Economic and National Security Interests: The bill identifies an interest in creating regional semiconductor ecosystems to complement investments made under the CHIPS and Science Act (Section 3(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Support Eligibility: The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation may only provide support for projects in countries with upper-middle-income or high-income economies (Section 4(b)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+6Improves Diplomatic Engagement+5Increases Foreign Aid+5Improves International Trade+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+4Increases Job Creation+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Low Income Households+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 4/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Dusty JohnsonRepublican · South Dakota
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa