Securing America’s Federal Equipment in Supply Chains Act (.PDF Download)

Aug. 7, 2024
Two senators introduce legislation that could ensure that government agencies don’t unintentionally buy counterfeit electronics.

Counterfeit electronics are a problem that impacts both the public and private sectors of the U.S. economy. According to ERAI, there were total of 786 suspect counterfeit and nonconforming parts in 2023. This was a slight increase over the previous year and part of a steady, year-over-year growth in counterfeit electronics. “The number of parts being reported to ERAI has been increasing the last two years despite a downward dynamic in global semiconductor sales,” the organization says. 

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