Memory Chip Competitiveness Assessment Act of 2026
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Latest action (16 Sep 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
What this bill does
H.R. 10170, the Memory Chip Competitiveness Assessment Act of 2026, would direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on the marketplace for advanced memory technology—semiconductor memory products such as high-bandwidth memory, advanced DRAM, and high-layer-count 3D NAND used in AI systems, data centers, vehicle autonomy, and communications equipment. The study would examine market demand, supply constraints, effects on consumer and small-business prices, capital investment cycles, supply-chain dependence on suppliers outside "countries of concern," and possible barriers or solutions to expanding supply without relying more heavily on such countries.
The bill would require Commerce to consult federal agencies and outside stakeholders, including memory manufacturers, semiconductor equipment makers, and customer industries like electronics, internet service, and automotive manufacturers. It primarily affects federal agencies conducting the study and industries and consumers connected to the memory-chip supply chain, though it does not create new regulations or funding itself.
Within 270 days of enactment, Commerce would need to submit a report to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and Senate Commerce Committee, publish it online, and allow public comment beforehand. The bill was introduced August 27, 2026, by Rep. Miller-Meeks and referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee; it has not yet been voted on or advanced further.
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Official summary
Memory Chip Competitiveness Assessment Act of 2026
This bill requires the Department of Commerce to study and report on the advanced memory technology marketplace. Under the bill, advanced memory technology means semiconductor memory products manufactured using leading-edge process technologies and primarily designed for high-performance, high-bandwidth, or energy-efficient computing applications.
The study must assess the advanced memory technology supply chain, the impact of market trends on the cost of end products, and mechanisms to increase supply (without acquiring products from North Korea, China, Russia, or Iran). Commerce must provide an opportunity for public comment on the report before finalizing it.
Timeline
16 Sep 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10170 do?
- H.R. 10170, the Memory Chip Competitiveness Assessment Act of 2026, would direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on the marketplace for advanced memory technology—semiconductor memory products such as high-bandwidth memory, advanced DRAM, and high-layer-count 3D NAND used in AI systems, data centers, vehicle autonomy, and communications equipment. The study would examine market demand, supply constraints, effects on consumer and small-business prices, capital investment cycles, supply-chain dependence on suppliers outside "countries of concern," and possible barriers or solutions to expanding supply without relying more heavily on such countries. The bill would require Commerce to consult federal agencies and outside stakeholders, including memory manufacturers, semiconductor equipment makers, and customer industries like electronics, internet service, and automotive manufacturers. It primarily affects federal agencies conducting the study and industries and consumers connected to the memory-chip supply chain, though it does not create new regulations or funding itself. Within 270 days of enactment, Commerce would need to submit a report to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and Senate Commerce Committee, publish it online, and allow public comment beforehand. The bill was introduced August 27, 2026, by Rep. Miller-Meeks and referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee; it has not yet been voted on or advanced further.
- Has H.R. 10170 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10170. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10170?
- H.R. 10170 was sponsored by Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] (R-IA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10170?
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 45 - 0. (16 Sep 2026).
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