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DemocratBill · H.R. 6207· House(119-HR-6207)

Chip EQUIP Act

Rep. Lofgren
Age: 79 years
California
Introduced
11/20/2025
Last activity
9/16/2026 — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 0.
Sponsored by
Zoe Lofgren
Cosponsors
Democrat - 3Republican - 8
Foreign Trade and International Finance
  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

This bill is known as the Chip Equipment Quality, Usefulness, and Integrity Protection Act of 2025, or the Chip EQUIP Act. It stops the purchase of certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment from foreign entities of concern or their subsidiaries. The text adds definitions for completed, fully assembled equipment and ineligible semiconductor manufacturing equipment. It also amends the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 to add prohibitions on the use of federal funds for this equipment. These prohibitions apply for 10 years starting from the date an agreement is signed. Finally, the bill allows the Secretary to grant waivers under specific conditions, such as national security interests or lack of availability.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+3

    The bill expands federal authority by allowing the Secretary to impose specific equipment procurement prohibitions on recipients of federal financial assistance.

  • Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+3

    Restricting equipment from foreign entities of concern helps protect the integrity of the domestic semiconductor supply chain against potential technological vulnerabilities.

  • Would union members be better off under this?+2

    The emphasis on domestic production and quality standards may support increased domestic manufacturing employment.

The opposite

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-2

    Companies receiving federal funding may face higher operational costs or procurement difficulties due to the new equipment prohibitions.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?-2

    The restrictions on equipment procurement may increase costs and supply chain complexities for entities receiving federal assistance.