A newly introduced House bill from Rep. Greg Stanton seeks to assess the performance of U.S. semiconductor export restrictions to China, as reported by the U.S. Congress.
H.R.8287 was introduced on April 15, 2026, during the 2026 session of the 119th Congress. Below is an overview based on our review of the official bill documents; clarifications have been included to explain key sections.
Specifically, the bill instructs the Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research to compile a detailed report within 360 days of the law’s passage, evaluating the scope and results of U.S. semiconductor export controls on the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The review must provide a list of current U.S. export controls for semiconductors and manufacturing tools, analyzing intended outcomes and impacts on Chinese military, intelligence, and the semiconductor sector. It also includes a study of U.S. firms’ global market status and competitiveness. Further, the report should identify effective regulations, suggest ideas to strengthen enforcement and efficiency, and incorporate stakeholder perspectives. The final document is to be public in an unclassified format.
Rep. Greg Stanton (Democrat-AZ-4th District) sponsored the bill, while Rep. Darrell Issa (Republican-AZ-48th District) joined as co-sponsor.
For the current session, Stanton has introduced 20 other bills to the House.
Congressional bills may originate in either the House of Representatives or the Senate, except those concerning revenue, which must start in the House. Once a bill is introduced, it moves to designated committees for examination, potential modification, and debate before being voted on in both chambers. If passed in identical form, the measure proceeds to the president for signing or veto. Each congressional term lasts two years, with sessions held annually. The legislative proceedings and bill records are managed by the U.S. Congress and published on Congress.gov.
Greg Stanton serves as a U.S. Representative for Arizona, previously holding roles such as Phoenix mayor (2012-2018) and Phoenix city council member (2000-2009). He began representing Arizona as a Democrat in the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress and has served through three successive Congresses since January 3, 2019.
Stanton earned a B.A. from Marquette University in 1992 and a J.D. from the University of Michigan in 1995. He also worked as deputy attorney general in the Arizona attorney general’s office from 2009 to 2011.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| H.R.8287 | 04/15/2026 | Semiconductor Controls Effectiveness Act of 2026 |
| H.R.8188 | 04/02/2026 | Tribal Roads Improvement Act |
| H.R.7714 | 02/25/2026 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 North Colorado Street in Chandler, Arizona, as the “Mayor Coy Payne Memorial Post Office Building”. |
| H.R.6992 | 01/09/2026 | EB–5 Regional Center Program Advisory Committee Authorization Act |
| H.R.6701 | 12/12/2025 | HEAT Act of 2025 |
| H.R.6481 | 12/04/2025 | Federal Building Threat Notification Act |
| H.R.6480 | 12/04/2025 | To direct the Administrator of General Services to submit a report to Congress on the state of the real estate portfolio of the Public Building Service, and for other purposes. |
| H.R.5922 | 11/04/2025 | Improving Accessibility Through Microtransit Act |
| H.R.4532 | 07/17/2025 | American Cooperation with Our Neighbors Act |
| H.R.4419 | 07/15/2025 | AV Accessibility Act |
| H.R.4308 | 07/10/2025 | To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, and for other purposes. |
| H.R.3738 | 06/04/2025 | HMAG Act of 2025 |
| H.R.3671 | 06/02/2025 | To designate the Federal building located at 300 West Congress Street in Tucson, Arizona, as the “Raúl M. Grijalva Federal Building”. |
| H.R.3030 | 04/28/2025 | Highway Formula Fairness Act |
| H.R.2907 | 04/14/2025 | Save BRIC Act |
| H.R.2401 | 03/27/2025 | Urban Waters Federal Partnership Act of 2025 |
| H.R.2227 | 03/18/2025 | WOLF Act of 2025 |
| H.R.1746 | 02/27/2025 | SAVE Act |
| H.R.1393 | 02/14/2025 | Wildfire Response Improvement Act |
| H.R.1215 | 02/11/2025 | Semiconductor Supply Chain Security and Diversification Act of 2025 |
| H.R.741 | 01/28/2025 | Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025 |
Details in this story were sourced from the U.S. Congress. Access the source data here.
