Bill · S. 5381· Senate(119-S-5381)
ADVERSARIES Act
- Introduced
- 8/7/2026
- Last activity
- 8/7/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Jon Husted
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "ADVERSARIES Act," requires a specific security review by the Department of Commerce. The Under Secretary of the Bureau of Industry and Security must analyze how foreign adversary access to controlled items impacts United States export controls. The review focuses on whether United States-domiciled affiliates owned 50 percent or more by restricted entities are bypassing export controls. It also examines national security threats posed by foreign-adversary controlled information and communications technology and services (ICTS). Finally, the official must report these findings to specific House and Senate committees.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
The bill enhances national security by reviewing vulnerabilities in information and communications technology.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill expands the investigative and regulatory role of the Department of Commerce.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill requires public reporting of findings to Congressional committees.
The opposite
Does this make trade with other countries easier?-2
The bill may impact trade by tightening export controls on entities linked to foreign adversaries.
Would business owners be better off under this?-2
The review may create new regulatory hurdles for businesses with foreign-adversary affiliates.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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National Security Protection: The review aims to identify national security threats posed by foreign adversary exploitation of vulnerabilities in information and communications technology and services (Section 2(a)).
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Export Control Effectiveness: The bill seeks to determine if United States-domiciled affiliates are acquiring items that their parent companies are restricted from accessing, which helps maintain the integrity of U.S. export controls (Section 2(b)(1)(A) and 2(b)(2)).
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Risk Mitigation in Specific Sectors: The review looks into whether specific sectors of foreign-adversary controlled ICTS pose undue risk, allowing for potential preemptive action (Section 2(b)(4)).
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Actionable Security Steps: The bill requires the Under Secretary to determine what steps to take within the next year to address any threats found during the review (Section 2(b)(5)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Government Transparency+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5Improves International Trade-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Big Tech Regulation+2
- 8/7/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Mark WarnerDemocrat · Virginia