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HR 8306

To require the Secretary of Commerce in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence to implement a process for establishing a rolling annual standard for the sale of certain integrated circuits to certain countries.

119th Congress Introduced by John Moolenaar

The bill directs creating a rolling annual standard, coordinated by Commerce and DNI, to control sales of certain integrated circuits to specified countries.

Introduced in House
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Bill Summary · HR 8306

Summary of HR 8306 (119th Congress)

Title

To require the Secretary of Commerce in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence to implement a process for establishing a rolling annual standard for the sale of certain integrated circuits to certain countries.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill directs the federal government to create and implement a formal process for setting a rolling annual standard governing the sale of certain integrated circuits (ICs) to specified countries.
  • The aim appears to be enhancing controls on export of targeted semiconductor components by establishing a recurring, annually updated threshold or standard, using input and coordination from both the Department of Commerce and the Director of National Intelligence (DNI).

Key provisions and changes (what the bill would do)

  • Establishes a process led by:
    • Secretary of Commerce (likely through the Bureau of Industry and Security or other relevant export control authorities)
    • In coordination with the Director of National Intelligence
  • The process results in a rolling annual standard:
    • The standard is updated on an ongoing, year-by-year basis (rolling), rather than a static, one-time rule
    • Applies to the sale of “certain integrated circuits” to “certain countries” (specifics to be defined in the implementing regulations)
  • The bill entrusts the development and implementation of this process to the executive branch agencies named, requiring interagency coordination, presumably to reflect national security considerations and intelligence assessments
  • It likely requires reporting, rulemaking, or regulatory actions to effectuate the rolling standard, though the exact procedural steps (e.g., rulemaking timeline, public comment, and enforcement mechanisms) are not specified in the summary provided

Who/what would be affected

  • Importers and exporters of integrated circuits (semiconductors) that fall under the defined category of “certain ICs”
  • Foreign customers/end users in the “certain countries” subject to export controls
  • U.S. manufacturers and suppliers of ICs that would be regulated by the rolling standard
  • Agencies involved: Department of Commerce (export control authorities) and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (intelligence coordination)

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select) for consideration; introduced April 15, 2026
  • The bill signals an interagency process rather than immediate regulatory changes
  • Timeline specifics (e.g., start date for implementing the rolling standard, duration of the process, or effective dates for regulatory requirements) are not provided in the summary and would be determined during committee consideration and any subsequent rulemaking
  • No fiscal implications are detailed in the provided information; potential costs would relate to implementing the rolling standard and related regulatory actions

Notes

  • As introduced, the bill establishes policy direction and an interagency process but lacks granular details about the scope of “certain integrated circuits,” the defined “certain countries,” or the exact regulatory mechanics. These details would typically be fleshed out in committee reports and subsequent regulatory rulemakings if the bill advances.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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