H.R. 10170
Memory Chip Competitiveness Assessment Act of 2026
Summary:
• Requires the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on the marketplace for advanced memory technology, covering demand, supply constraints, supply chains, and barriers to supply
• The Secretary must submit a report to congressional committees and publish it on the Department of Commerce website within 270 days of enactment, with a public comment period before submission
• The bill defines "advanced memory technology" to include DRAM, high-bandwidth memory, 3D-stacked memory, and high-layer-count 3D NAND used in AI, data centers, autonomous vehicles, and advanced communications
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• The Secretary must submit a report to congressional committees and publish it on the Department of Commerce website within 270 days of enactment, with a public comment period before submission
• The bill defines "advanced memory technology" to include DRAM, high-bandwidth memory, 3D-stacked memory, and high-layer-count 3D NAND used in AI, data centers, autonomous vehicles, and advanced communications
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