HR 6875 · 119th CongressIntroduced

License required for AI chip exports to China

The vote

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Worked the bill

$13M

3 groups · their total 2025 lobbying

In the distance

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Summary

What the bill does

This bill requires a license to export advanced computer chips to countries like China, Russia, and Iran. The Commerce Department must check that the chips won't be used for military or surveillance purposes. It also creates a special status for trusted U.S. companies that can move chips to other countries without a license.

Why it matters

The stakes

The bill affects companies that make or use advanced computer chips, such as those used in artificial intelligence. It aims to keep sensitive technology out of the hands of foreign adversaries, but could also limit sales for U.S. chipmakers.

Major public companies this covers

NVIDIANVDA
Advanced Micro DevicesAMD
IntelINTC

The debate

What each side says

Supporters

The bill prevents advanced chips from being used by foreign militaries or intelligence agencies, protecting national security.bill
It requires the government to verify that exports won't hurt U.S. access to chips or give an advantage to countries like China.bill
Trusted U.S. companies can move chips to allies without a license, making it easier for them to do business.bill

Critics

The licensing process could slow down exports and hurt U.S. chip companies' sales to foreign customers.report
The definition of 'covered integrated circuit' is complex and may be hard to enforce, potentially creating loopholes.bill

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The bill

where every tie is measured from

HR 6875License required for AI chip exports to China

Who paid lobbyists to work it

Direct tie3 groups · their total 2025 lobbying

Group	Issues	2025 lobbying (all issues)	Has PAC?
NVIDIA CORPORATION›Named in bill	ForeignTechDefense	$5.0M	✗No PAC
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.›Named in bill	ForeignBankingOther	$4.8M	✗No PAC
INTEL CORPORATION›Named in bill	TechOtherDefense	$3.5M	✓ICPAC

Election money, in the distance

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