MATCH Act

Hozzl · 2026-05-20T08:08:11Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8170 MATCH Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

5/20/2026, 8:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8170

The bill titled "To provide for export restrictions on certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment and components therefor, and for other purposes," was introduced in the 119th Congress on April 2, 2026.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8170

Bill HR 8170 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 2, 2026. Bill HR 8170 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 2, 2026. Bill HR 8170's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 8. as of April 22, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8170

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

204

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

128

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8170

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8170

To provide for export restrictions on certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment and components therefor, and for other purposes.

Comments

Darius Abbott

1,133

5 months ago

I don't see why this bill is necessary. It's just another way for the government to control things and limit our options. It's going to make it harder for businesses to operate and for consumers to get the products they need. Who benefits from this? Certainly not the average American.

Macy Walter

1,094

5 months ago

Why do they want to stop this? Who wins from this?

Donald Li

1,171

5 months ago

I think this bill is a good idea because it will help protect our semiconductor manufacturing equipment from being exported to countries that may use it against us. As someone who works in the tech industry, I believe this bill will help safeguard our national security and keep our technology safe.