NDAA 2027: What USCBC Members Should Watch This Fall

Key Takeaways

• NDAA negotiations between the House and Senate are likely to enter an informal stage, meaning behind-the-scenes wrangling for final text before it becomes law in December.
• Three key tech provisions under heated debate would increase congressional oversight of advanced AI chip exports, establish safeguards against unauthorized chip resales, and tighten controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• The Trump-Xi summit and the November midterms will dictate whether Congress prioritizes China legislation for the remainder of the year.