HR 8169 United States House · 119th Congress

Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act

This bill, the Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act, streamlines the process for adding or removing entities from the Entity List, a Commerce Department list that restricts exports to companies or individuals deemed a national security risk. It requires the End-User Review Committee to vote on such proposals within 30 days, with a possible 15-day extension if more information is needed, and ensures each committee member has one vote without the chairperson having veto power. The legislation establishes a presumption of denial for export licenses involving entities on the list, though the committee can vote to apply different rules if it serves national security interests. These changes aim to make export control decisions more efficient and transparent while maintaining oversight over sensitive technology transfers.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 30, 2026 Last action Apr 22, 2026
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Apr 22, 2026
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Mar 30, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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