Nvidia and AMD have reportedly stepped up outreach to the White House and Commerce Department, asking the administration to pressure Congress to drop or soften proposed restrictions on AI chip exports to China that could be added to the annual defense bill.
A major target is the bipartisan AI OVERWATCH Act, which would tighten oversight and licensing requirements for exports of advanced AI chips to China and other countries of concern.
The companies are also seeking changes to the Chip Security Act, which would require tracking of where certain advanced chips ultimately end up.
[Source: Politico](https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/29/nvidia-amd-trump-chips-china-ai-01096445)