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U.S. Tech PATH Act: Helping Foreign Partners Buy American Technology

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6513

June 24, 2026

technologynational securityforeign policycybersecuritysupply chaingovernment procurementartificial intelligence

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The Frame

What this does

The bill authorizes $500 million over five years to help foreign governments buy U.S. technology, aiming to shift their procurement away from strategic competitors like China.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Foreign government partners

They are eligible to receive assistance and financing to procure U.S. cyber and digital technologies.

U.S. cyber and digital technology providers

They are the intended suppliers for the procurement program, with potential for targeted assistance for small businesses.

Department of State

The agency is tasked with administering the program, conducting vetting, and reporting to Congress.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This proposal creates a new State Department program to help foreign governments purchase secure, U.S.-made cyber and digital technologies. The goal is to reduce foreign reliance on technology from strategic competitors and strengthen global supply chains for critical tech like AI and semiconductors.

Why It Matters

The bill authorizes $500 million over five years to help foreign governments buy U.S. technology, aiming to shift their procurement away from strategic competitors like China.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Pax Silica' initiative?
It is a State Department-led diplomatic and economic security initiative announced in December 2025 to secure supply chains for critical technologies like AI and semiconductors.
Can any country participate in this program?
No. Countries of concern, those under U.S. sanctions, or those on the Commerce Department's Entity List are prohibited from receiving funds. Additionally, partners are vetted for human rights abuses and corruption.
Does this program replace private-sector competition?
The bill explicitly states that the program should not interfere with market-based competition or substitute for private-sector arrangements, though it allows for targeted assistance to small businesses that lack global reach.

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Discoveries

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Shift toward demand-driven tech diplomacy

The program is explicitly designed to be a 'demand-driven mechanism,' marking a shift toward aligning U.S. foreign aid with the specific technological needs identified by partner nations rather than a top-down supply approach.

Department of State

Connected Entities

personMr. Ricketts“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →
organizationDepartment of State“Primary agency responsible for administering the new procurement program.”Map →
personMrs. Shaheen“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →
organizationBureau for Cyberspace and Digital Policy“Specific bureau within the State Department tasked with running the program.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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