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RepublicanBill · H.R. 3447· House(119-HR-3447)

Chip Security Act

Rep. Huizenga
Age: 57 years
Michigan
Introduced
5/15/2025
Last activity
3/26/2026 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
Sponsored by
Bill Huizenga
Cosponsors
Republican - 25Democrat - 18
Foreign Trade and International Finance
  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

The Chip Security Act requires the Secretary of Commerce to establish security standards for specific integrated circuit products. Under the bill, covered products must include security mechanisms that implement location verification before being exported, reexported, or transferred in-country. Licensees must also promptly report if a product is in an unauthorized location, diverted to a different user, or tampered with. The Secretary is further tasked with conducting assessments to develop secondary security requirements. These assessments must examine the feasibility, costs, and potential impacts of various security methods. Ultimately, the Act aims to protect national security by preventing the theft or unauthorized use of advanced computing hardware.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+6

    Implements hardware and software security mechanisms to prevent unauthorized exploitation of chips.

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5

    Strengthens relationships by providing allies with advanced computing capabilities through secure mechanisms.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+5

    Grants the Secretary of Commerce authority to set security standards and verify product ownership/location.

The opposite

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-3

    Increases compliance costs and reporting burdens for chip exporters.

  • Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-2

    Increases government tracking of product location and ownership in foreign countries.