Protecting Semiconductor Supply Chain Materials from Authoritarians Act

Bill: 117-hr-7372
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Introduced: 2022-04-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Computers and information technology
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic performance and conditions
Emergency planning and evacuation
Europe
Executive agency funding and structure
Manufacturing
Materials
Metals
Military operations and strategy
Natural disasters
Russia
Taiwan
Ukraine
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-01
text: 

Protecting Semiconductor Supply Chain Materials from Authoritarians Act

 
This bill establishes an interagency working group to address semiconductor supply chain issues caused by Russia's attack on Ukraine. 
 
The working group must report to Congress on issues including (1) the impact of Russia's attack on Ukraine on the supply of various materials, including palladium, neon gas, and helium; (2) the attack's impact on supply chains and the global economy; and (3) recommendations for legislative steps that Congress can take to further bolster the supply of materials for the semiconductor supply chain that have been curtailed by Russia's actions. 
 
The working group must also report annually to Congress on future geopolitical developments that could severely disrupt global semiconductor supply chains in ways that could harm the United States.

action_date: 2022-04-27
text: 

Protecting Semiconductor Supply Chain Materials from Authoritarians Act

 
This bill establishes an interagency working group to address semiconductor supply chain issues caused by Russia's attack on Ukraine. 
 
The working group must report to Congress on issues including (1) the impact of Russia's attack on Ukraine on the supply of various materials, including palladium, neon gas, and helium; (2) the attack's impact on supply chains and the global economy; and (3) recommendations for legislative steps that Congress can take to further bolster the supply of materials for the semiconductor supply chain that have been curtailed by Russia's actions. 
 
The working group must also report annually to Congress on future geopolitical developments that could severely disrupt global semiconductor supply chains in ways that could harm the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-28
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 9 (Roll no. 128). (text: CR H4527-4528)
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 9 (Roll no. 128).
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4553)
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7372.
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4527-4529)
action_date: 2022-04-27
text: Mr. Phillips moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2022-04-05
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2022-04-05
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-04-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-04-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-01
text: Introduced in House