Congressman Mike Johnson Backs Bill to Tighten U.S. Chip Exports to China
Congressman Mike Johnson backs legislation to curb U.S. chip sales to China, targeting Nvidia, AMD and tightening export controls.
POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C., U.S. Congressman Mike Johnson has announced his support for legislation aimed at tightening U.S. semiconductor exports to China, a move that would curb the sale of advanced chips to the Chinese market.
Johnson joins a growing list of congressional leaders pushing to limit the export of high‑performance chips from companies such as Nvidia and AMD, citing concerns that the existing supply chain gives Beijing a competitive edge in technology development.
The proposed Senate defense bill would give Congress the authority to review AI chip licenses, enforce tracking of chips abroad, and pressure allied nations to restrict the export of chip‑making equipment to China, according to officials involved in drafting the legislation.
China’s Cyberspace Administration has already ordered domestic firms to stop purchasing Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000D—a chip engineered specifically for the Chinese market—highlighting the growing tensions over semiconductor technology.
In addition, lawmakers have introduced the MATCH Act to close loopholes that allow countries to acquire restricted technology through front companies, subsidiaries, or allied nations, strengthening the broader export‑control framework.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
