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Proposed Pilot Program for Domestic MicroLED Display Manufacturing

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6173

June 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This amendment would direct the Department of Defense to establish a new grant or support program for domestic display manufacturers, potentially shifting supply chain requirements for defense-related technology by March 2027.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Domestic display manufacturers

Companies specializing in microLED, LCD, or OLED technology may be eligible for federal support if they meet specific domestic manufacturing and supply chain criteria.

Department of Defense

The Department is tasked with establishing the pilot program, selecting participants, and reporting on the program's progress to Congress.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senator Rounds has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill to create a pilot program for domestic manufacturing of advanced display technologies. The program aims to reduce reliance on foreign-made displays for Department of Defense applications by supporting U.S.-based production of microLED, LCD, and OLED screens.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

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What is the goal of this pilot program?

The program aims to reduce U.S. defense dependence on foreign-made displays from China and Taiwan while supporting domestic manufacturing and advanced semiconductor assembly.

Who is eligible to participate?

Participants must be selected by the Under Secretary of Defense, with priority given to those who already have manufacturing capabilities, commit to U.S.-based facilities, use non-Chinese/Taiwanese supply chains, and provide private co-investment.

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Supply Chain Decoupling

The amendment explicitly mandates the reduction of dependence on specific foreign nations (China and Taiwan) for critical defense display components.

People's Republic of China Taiwan Department of Defense

Connected Entities

locationTaiwan“Country identified as a source of current display dependence.”Map →

organizationUnder Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment“The official responsible for establishing and managing the pilot program.”Map →

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

locationPeople's Republic of China“Country identified as a source of current display dependence.”Map →

Sources

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