Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Preventing the Improper Use of CHIPS Act Funding".

HJRES 178 is a congressional resolution that would block a specific rule issued by the Department of Commerce. The rule, published in 2023, aimed to prevent improper use of funds from the CHIPS Act (which provides federal support for semiconductor manufacturing). This resolution directs Congress to formally disapprove that rule, meaning the rule would have no legal effect and would not restrict how CHIPS Act funds are used. It directly affects companies and organizations receiving CHIPS Act funding by removing this administrative requirement.