Bill · H.R. 8169· House(119-HR-8169)
Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act
- Introduced
- 3/30/2026
- Last activity
- 4/22/2026 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
- Sponsored by
- Ann Wagner
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act," seeks to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. It aims to provide a faster way to propose additions, removals, or other changes to the Entity List. Members of the End-User Review Committee can submit proposals directly to the Committee for a vote. The Committee is generally required to vote on these proposals within 30 days. This process includes specific rules for how entities are added to the list based on national security or foreign policy interests.
Yes
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+2
By expediting the addition of entities that threaten national security to the Entity List, the bill helps prevent the transfer of sensitive technologies.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill establishes clear timelines and specific procedures for the End-User Review Committee to act on proposals.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+1
The bill provides a more efficient mechanism for the government to use economic and export-based tools to further its foreign policy interests.
The opposite
Does this make trade with other countries easier?-3
The bill creates more stringent export controls and a presumption of denial for entities added to the Entity List, which can restrict international trade flows.
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
The expansion of export controls and the presumption of denial for certain entities may disrupt business transactions and supply chains.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expedited Decision Making: The bill allows for the expedited consideration of proposals for additions, removals, or modifications to the Entity List (Section 2, paragraph 1 and 2). This creates a faster timeline for the Committee to act on proposed changes.
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National Security Protections: An entity can be added to the list if the Committee determines they are engaging or at risk of engaging in activities contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States (Section 2, paragraph 4A).
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Strict Licensing Policy: For entities added to the list, there is a presumption of denial for applications to export, reexport, or transfer items subject to Export Administration Regulations (Section 2, paragraph 4B, clause i).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Restrictions on Trade: Entities added to the Entity List will face a policy of "presumption of denial" for licensing applications involving items subject to Export Administration Regulations (Section 2, paragraph 4B, clause i).
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Potential for Delayed Information Gathering: The Chair and a committee member have the power to suspend the standard 30-day voting period for an additional 15 days if they decide more information is needed regarding a proposal's impact (Section 2, paragraph 3).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2Improves Diplomatic Engagement+1Improves International Trade-3
- 4/22/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
- 4/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/30/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced in House
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Michael LawlerRepublican · New York