Pete Ricketts (R-NE)
Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act
A Republican bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors · See all 11 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 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
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
- Scored +6
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill explicitly mandates diplomatic engagement and alignment of export controls with allied nations.
- Scored +6
Does this give the federal government more power?
Grants the Secretary of Commerce significant authority to regulate exports and extraterritorial jurisdiction over allied equipment.
- Scored +5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
Restricting adversary access to advanced AI and computing hardware enhances strategic defense capabilities.
The opposite
- Scored -4
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
Imposes significant trade restrictions and potential unilateral controls on allied exports.
- Scored -3
Would business owners be better off under this?
Businesses specializing in semiconductor equipment exports may face reduced markets due to restrictions.
- Scored -2
Is this likely to grow the economy?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill explicitly mandates diplomatic engagement and alignment of export controls with allied nations. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — Restricting adversary access to advanced AI and computing hardware enhances strategic defense capabilities. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — Prioritizes diplomatic efforts to secure multilateral agreements on technology controls. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — Imposes significant trade restrictions and potential unilateral controls on allied exports.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — Grants the Secretary of Commerce significant authority to regulate exports and extraterritorial jurisdiction over allied equipment. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires regular reporting and notifications in the Federal Register regarding equipment and facilities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer? — Protects U.S. foundational semiconductor technology from being exploited by adversarial entities. Does this put more rules on large technology companies? — Increases government oversight and regulation of the export of advanced semiconductor hardware.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Businesses specializing in semiconductor equipment exports may face reduced markets due to restrictions.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Export restrictions on high-tech hardware may limit revenue for domestic semiconductor equipment manufacturers.
- 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