Requires the Secretary of Commerce to study the market for advanced memory chips, including demand, supply constraints, and reliance on suppliers in countries of concern, and to report the findings to Congress within 270 days.

Official title: Memory Chip Competitiveness Assessment Act of 2026

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Introduced 27-AUG-2026

Referred 27-AUG-2026

Approved by committee 16-SEP-2026

Key points

Requires a study of demand, supply constraints, and the supply chain for advanced memory chips used in AI, data centers, vehicles, and communications.
Requires the study to assess how memory chip market trends affect prices for consumers and small businesses, and options to increase supply without relying on countries of concern.
Requires a public comment period, then a report to the House Energy and Commerce and Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation committees within 270 days, published on the Commerce Department website.

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Policy area

Science, Technology, Communications

Sponsor Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) Cosponsors · 1

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1 Democrat

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