Bill · S. 4835· Senate(119-S-4835)
Bureau of Industry and Security License Administration Enhancement Act
- Introduced
- 6/18/2026
- Last activity
- 6/18/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Kevin Cramer
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Bureau of Industry and Security License Administration Enhancement Act aims to improve how export control licenses are managed. It requires certain regulatory guidances to be published in the Federal Register or Code of Federal Regulations to remain active. The bill mandates the publication of standards used for "presumption of denial" license decisions. It also establishes technical advisory committees for various technology sectors to advise the Secretary. Additionally, it requires a review and report on rules regarding controlled integrated circuits.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
Mandates publication of regulatory guidance in the Federal Register to eliminate 'hidden' rules.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+4
Publicly available licensing standards provide more predictability and fairness for those seeking export authorizations.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
Provides more transparency and predictability for businesses exporting controlled technologies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency in Regulations: The bill requires that targeted regulatory guidance or "is-informed" letters be published in the Code of Federal Regulations or the Federal Register within 60 days, or they will terminate. This ensures that rules are public rather than hidden (Sec. 2(a)(2)).
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Clearer Licensing Standards: The Secretary must publish the specific standards and factors used by licensing officers when a "presumption of denial" standard is applied, providing more clarity on how decisions are made (Sec. 2(b)(1)).
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Expert Oversight of Technology: The creation of technical advisory committees involving industry, national security, and academic experts helps ensure that export controls are based on technical expertise in areas like AI, biotechnology, and aerospace (Sec. 3(g)(2), (g)(6)(A)).
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Accountability to Congress: The bill requires the Secretary to submit "presumption of denial" standards to congressional committees and provide reports on the review of integrated circuit rules (Sec. 2(b)(2), Sec. 4(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Strict Confidentiality Requirements: Individuals serving on technical advisory committees must sign binding non-disclosure agreements, which prohibits them from sharing proprietary or national security information (Sec. 3(g)(6)(C)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+7Improves Due Process+4Increases Federal Power+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+3Improves International Trade+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2Improves Small Business Support+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Big Tech Regulation+3
- 6/18/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey