Bills · HR 5022
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5022International Affairs
No Advanced Chips for the CCP Act of 2025.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenU.S. companies that design, manufacture, or export advanced artificial intelligence semiconductors would be directly affected, as they would face a more complicated and potentially lengthy approval process to sell their products to clients in China. This includes chipmakers, technology firms, and distributors involved in the global supply chain for high-performance computing components. Their ability to do business in the Chinese market for these specific chips would be significantly restricted.
The People's Republic of China, its government, military, and any entities associated with the Chinese Communist Party would also be affected, as their access to cutting-edge AI chips from the U.S. would become much more difficult. This could impact their technological development, particularly in areas requiring high-performance computing like advanced AI research, potentially slowing progress in military applications or surveillance technologies.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires both Secretary of Commerce approval and a joint resolution from Congress for any export of advanced AI semiconductors to the People's Republic of China.
This provision significantly increases the hurdle for such exports by adding a mandatory legislative approval step to the existing executive review process.
PROVISION 02
Mandates an interagency review by multiple high-level executive branch departments (Commerce, Defense, Energy, State, DNI) before any executive approval is given.
This ensures a comprehensive assessment of national security, foreign policy, economic, and human rights implications before any advanced AI chip export to China can proceed.
PROVISION 03
Defines 'advanced AI semiconductor' with specific technical thresholds related to processing performance, bandwidth, and density.
This provides clear, measurable criteria for which types of chips are subject to these strict export controls, preventing ambiguity about the bill's scope.
PROVISION 04
Includes exceptions for humanitarian purposes, U.S. diplomatic operations, and the return of previously exported chips for repair.
These exceptions provide necessary flexibility to avoid unintended consequences for essential operations or humanitarian aid.
PROVISION 05
Sets a sunset clause, meaning the Act will expire three years after its enactment.
This provision ensures the policy is not permanent and allows for reevaluation and potential adjustments based on future geopolitical and technological landscapes.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAUG 22
Introduced in House
AUG 22
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5022
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedAug 22, 2025
Last actionAug 22, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED AUG 22, 2025
House BillHR 5022International Affairs
No Advanced Chips for the CCP Act of 2025.
INTRODUCED AUG 22, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 22, 2025
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