United States of America: Chip Security Act (SB 1705) was introduced to Senate

On 8 May 2025, United States Senator Tom Cotton introduced the Chip Security Act (SB 1705) in the Senate. The Bill would require the Secretary of Commerce to establish security standards for integrated circuit products subject to export control within 180 days of enactment. These standards would include mandatory location verification mechanisms for covered chips and reporting obligations in cases of diversion, tampering, or discrepancies in location. The Bill targets exporters of advanced integrated circuits classified under Export Control Classification Numbers 3A090, 3A001.z, 4A090, and 4A003.z. It would require the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, to assess and potentially implement additional chip security features such as tamper prevention, workload verification, and functionality modification within one year of enactment. The Bill further grants the Secretary of Commerce authority to verify chip location and ownership abroad, maintain records of end-users, and require licence holders to submit relevant data. It also mandates annual reviews of new chip security technologies for three years, including recommendations for incorporating new mechanisms and adjusting export control procedures.