Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)
Memory Chip Competitiveness Assessment Act of 2026
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
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Its path through Congress
- 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
- Scored +3
Would business owners be better off under this?
Directly studies impacts on small businesses and seeks to improve supply chain constraints.
- Scored +2
Is this likely to grow the economy?
Focuses on improving competitiveness and supply chain security in a critical technology sector.
- Scored +2
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Focuses on improving competitiveness and supply chain security in a critical technology sector. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Explicitly requires an assessment of how memory technology trends impact costs for small businesses. Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — Studies the impact of chip costs on end-product pricing for consumers. Is this likely to create jobs? — Studying supply chain solutions for advanced memory technology may lead to future domestic manufacturing investments. Is this likely to slow the rise in prices? — Analyzing ways to increase memory chip supply could potentially lower costs for end products.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Directly studies impacts on small businesses and seeks to improve supply chain constraints. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Potential for lower costs of consumer electronics if chip supply improves.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — Securing the supply chain of advanced memory chips is critical for national security and high-performance computing. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Analyzes suppliers not located in countries of concern, potentially strengthening ties with allied nations. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — Seeks to optimize the global supply chain for advanced memory technology.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires the final report to be published online and allows for public comment. Does this give the federal government more power? — Mandates a study by the Secretary of Commerce, expanding federal oversight of the chip marketplace.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The study assesses technology transition considerations for advanced memory technology.
- 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