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Proposed Changes to Defense Microelectronics Security Standards

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6090

June 24, 2026

National Defense Microelectronics Supply Chain Security Semiconductors Military Technology

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The Frame

What this does

This amendment changes the security verification standards for military microelectronics, potentially altering how the Department of Defense sources and validates semiconductor technology for 2027.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Department of Defense

The agency is tasked with implementing new security standards, establishing a pilot program, and submitting a report to Congress.

Fabless United States semiconductor companies

These companies are explicitly mentioned as participants in the new pilot program and reporting requirements.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senate Amendment 6090 proposes updates to how the Department of Defense verifies the security and origin of microelectronics used in military systems. It introduces new requirements for supply chain traceability and establishes a pilot program to test alternative methods for verifying the security of chips designed by U.S. companies.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This amendment changes the security verification standards for military microelectronics, potentially altering how the Department of Defense sources and validates semiconductor technology for 2027.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this amendment?

It aims to update and improve the security standards for microelectronics used by the Department of Defense by requiring better supply chain traceability and allowing for new, validated security verification methods.

What is a 'fabless' microelectronics company?

While not defined in the text, the amendment refers to ' United States semiconductor companies,' which typically refers to companies that design and sell hardware and semiconductor chips but outsource the fabrication (manufacturing) to a third-party factory.

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Shift toward alternative assurance

The amendment signals a policy shift toward accepting 'alternative assurance methodologies' for microelectronics, moving away from a strict requirement for Defense Microelectronics Activity-accredited suppliers.

Department of Defense

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Defense“The agency responsible for implementing the proposed security standards and pilo”Map →

organizationGovernment Publishing Office“The agency that publishes the Congressional Record.”Map →

personMr. Kelly“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

personMr. Cotton“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

Sources

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