Bill · S. 4281· Senate(119-S-4281)
Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act
- Introduced
- 4/13/2026
- Last activity
- 4/13/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Pete Ricketts
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 6
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act aims to restrict the export of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and components to countries of concern. It directs the government to work with allied supplier countries to align export controls and prevent gaps that adversaries might exploit. If allies do not adopt these controls, the U.S. will implement its own regulations to restrict equipment from those countries. The bill focuses on protecting U.S. national security by limiting the production of advanced-node integrated circuits by adversaries. It also requires regular reporting to Congress on the identification of equipment and the status of diplomatic efforts.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+6
The bill explicitly mandates diplomatic engagement and alignment of export controls with allied nations.
Does this give the federal government more power?+6
Grants the Secretary of Commerce significant authority to regulate exports and extraterritorial jurisdiction over allied equipment.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
Restricting adversary access to advanced AI and computing hardware enhances strategic defense capabilities.
The opposite
Does this make trade with other countries easier?-4
Imposes significant trade restrictions and potential unilateral controls on allied exports.
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
Businesses specializing in semiconductor equipment exports may face reduced markets due to restrictions.
Is this likely to grow the economy?-2
Export restrictions on high-tech hardware may limit revenue for domestic semiconductor equipment manufacturers.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- National Security Protection: The bill asserts that protecting the U.S. semiconductor advantage is essential to national security, specifically regarding advanced computing and artificial intelligence (Section 2).
- Diplomatic Collaboration: The Act encourages the U.S. to work with allies to ensure a level global playing field and reduce the risk of technology circumvention (Section 2).
- Targeting Adversarial Military Efforts: The bill seeks to prevent specific entities, such as Huawei and SMIC, from accessing U.S. technologies used for Military-Civil Fusion efforts in the People's Republic of China (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Economic Restrictions on Trade: The bill mandates countrywide controls and end-user restrictions on semiconductor manufacturing equipment produced in the U.S. (Section 3(c)(1)).
- Interference with Allied Trade: The U.S. may establish jurisdiction over and apply controls to equipment exported from allied supplier countries if those allies do not implement their own controls (Section 3(c)(3)).
- Restrictions on Servicing: The Act requires licenses, with a policy of denial, for the servicing of applicable items at covered facilities in countries of concern (Section 3(b)(1)(B) and 3(c)(3)(B)).
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 Cybersecurity Defense+5Improves Diplomatic Engagement+5Improves International Trade-4
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+6Improves Government Transparency+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves Intellectual Property Fairness+4Increases Big Tech Regulation+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth-2
- 9/14/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/18/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/22/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 4/13/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Jim BanksRepublican · Indiana
Katie BrittRepublican · Alabama
Mike CrapoRepublican · Idaho
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Tom CottonRepublican · Arkansas
Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey
James RischRepublican · Idaho
Charles SchumerDemocrat · New York
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire
Brian SchatzDemocrat · Hawaii
Elizabeth WarrenDemocrat · Massachusetts