A Democratic bill with 16 Democratic cosponsors · See all 16 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "RESTRICT Act," aims to control the export of advanced integrated circuits. It prohibits the sale or transfer of specific advanced chips, such as those designed for data centers, to countries of concern. The Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security is required to deny licenses for these products to entities primarily located in such countries. However, the act allows for exemptions if the products are transferred to approved United States persons. These approved persons must meet specific security and ownership standards. The restrictions set by this act are scheduled to expire five years after enactment.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill requires approved United States persons to implement cybersecurity and remote access security to prevent the diversion of advanced technology.
- Scored +3
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill manages technology transfers through specific security standards to protect interests within allied nations.
- Scored +2
Does this give people more control over their personal data?
The bill emphasizes cybersecurity and physical security requirements to protect the integrity of advanced technology transfers.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Would business owners be better off under this?
Business owners may face increased costs due to mandatory annual audits and rigorous security standards required to maintain approved status.
- Scored -2
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill imposes new compliance, audit, and 'know your customer' standards that may create administrative burdens for businesses seeking approved status.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Facilitated Transfers: The bill allows for the safe and efficient transfer of chips to approved United States persons abroad, provided the destination is not a country of concern (Section 2(d)(1)).
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Security Standards for Approved Persons: To ensure safety, the act requires approved United States persons to implement physical security, cybersecurity, and remote access security to prevent misuse or diversion (Section 2(d)(2)(A)(ii)).
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Strict Ownership Limits: The bill prevents entities with significant foreign influence from being designated as approved by requiring that no more than 10 percent of ultimate beneficial ownership be held by entities in a country of concern (Section 2(d)(2)(A)(i)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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License Denials: The Under Secretary of Commerce is directed to deny licenses for the export or transfer of advanced integrated circuits to entities primarily located or headquartered in a country of concern (Section 2(c)).
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Strict Compliance Burdens: To be considered an approved United States person, entities must adhere to robust "know your customer" standards and undergo annual audits or attestations (Section 2(d)(2)(A)).
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.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill requires approved United States persons to implement cybersecurity and remote access security to prevent the diversion of advanced technology. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill manages technology transfers through specific security standards to protect interests within allied nations.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Business owners may face increased costs due to mandatory annual audits and rigorous security standards required to maintain approved status.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill imposes new compliance, audit, and 'know your customer' standards that may create administrative burdens for businesses seeking approved status.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill emphasizes cybersecurity and physical security requirements to protect the integrity of advanced technology transfers.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Under Secretary to consult with Congressional committees before updating the definition of advanced integrated circuits.
- 4/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/7/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Gabe AmoDemocrat · Rhode Island
Jim CostaDemocrat · California
Joaquin CastroDemocrat · Texas
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDemocrat · Florida
Madeleine DeanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Sydney Kamlager-DoveDemocrat · California
James McGovernDemocrat · Massachusetts
Jared MoskowitzDemocrat · Florida
Seth MagazinerDemocrat · Rhode Island
Johnny OlszewskiDemocrat · Maryland
Brad ShermanDemocrat · California
Greg StantonDemocrat · Arizona
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada