Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act

The Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act streamlines the process for adding, removing, or modifying entities on the Commerce Department's Entity List, which restricts exports to specific foreign companies or individuals. It allows members of the End-User Review Committee to submit proposals for these changes directly to the group, requiring a vote within 30 days unless the committee chair extends the deadline by 15 days to gather more information. Once an entity is added to the list by a majority vote, the bill establishes a default policy of denying export licenses for transactions involving that entity, though the committee can vote to create exceptions if it serves national security interests. The law also clarifies that each committee member has one vote and that the chair cannot override voting decisions or make final determinations alone.