Bill · H.R. 8689· House(119-HR-8689)
Strategic Export Controls and Border Security Enhancement Act
- Introduced
- 5/7/2026
- Last activity
- 5/7/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Ronny Jackson
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Strategic Export Controls and Border Security Enhancement Act," authorizes the creation of an Office of Export Controls and Border Security. This new office would exist within the Department of State's Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation. The office's main goal is to protect United States-origin technologies and goods from being misused or transferred without authorization. It seeks to do this by helping partner countries improve their own legal frameworks, licensing, and enforcement capabilities. Additionally, the Secretary of State is tasked with developing a strategy to align foreign assistance and promote secure global supply chains.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this tighten control of the border?+5
The bill establishes an office to enhance partner country capacity to detect and interdict unauthorized transfers at borders and ports of entry.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+4
The bill emphasizes strengthening cooperation with allies, partners, and multilateral institutions to prevent proliferation.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+3
The bill seeks to strengthen responsible trade in strategic and dual-use items.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Critical Technologies: The Office aims to strengthen the ability of partner countries to protect United States-origin critical technologies and proliferation-sensitive goods from diversion or misuse (Section 3(b)).
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Improved Border Security and Enforcement: The Office is intended to help partner countries better detect and stop the unauthorized transfer of sensitive goods at borders, ports of entry, and other transit points through training and equipment (Section 3(c)(3)).
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Disruption of Dangerous Networks: The Office's activities include assisting in disrupting networks that may increase the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and related materials (Section 3(c)(4)).
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Enhanced Global Supply Chain Security: The Secretary of State is directed to implement a strategy that promotes secure and resilient global supply chains (Section 4(a)).
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Efficient Use of Government Resources: The bill includes procedures to ensure the coordination of assistance programs to minimize duplication and promote the efficient use of resources (Section 4(e)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly identified within the provided text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+4Improves International Trade+3Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 7/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/7/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced in House
Bill HuizengaRepublican · Michigan
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida