This bill, titled the Export Controls Enforcement Act, aims to strengthen the enforcement of United States export controls by significantly increasing the number of export control officers stationed abroad. It mandates the Secretary of Commerce, through the Under Secretary for Industry and Security, to establish an Export Control Officer Program within 90 days of enactment. This program will station a minimum of 20 export control officers at U.S. diplomatic or consular posts for a period of five years, a substantial increase from the current 11 officers covering numerous countries. A dedicated Program Director will oversee the hiring and strategic placement of these officers to ensure comprehensive global coverage. The officers' primary duties will include managing and conducting end-use checks to verify compliance and prevent diversion of controlled items, advising U.S. diplomatic posts on export control policies, and performing industry outreach. They will also liaise with foreign governments to enhance cooperation and share information with the Bureau of Industry and Security regarding enforcement challenges and trends, ultimately improving the effectiveness of U.S. export control policies.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Export Controls Enforcement Act
USA119th CongressHR-4505| House
| Updated: 7/17/2025
This bill, titled the Export Controls Enforcement Act, aims to strengthen the enforcement of United States export controls by significantly increasing the number of export control officers stationed abroad. It mandates the Secretary of Commerce, through the Under Secretary for Industry and Security, to establish an Export Control Officer Program within 90 days of enactment. This program will station a minimum of 20 export control officers at U.S. diplomatic or consular posts for a period of five years, a substantial increase from the current 11 officers covering numerous countries. A dedicated Program Director will oversee the hiring and strategic placement of these officers to ensure comprehensive global coverage. The officers' primary duties will include managing and conducting end-use checks to verify compliance and prevent diversion of controlled items, advising U.S. diplomatic posts on export control policies, and performing industry outreach. They will also liaise with foreign governments to enhance cooperation and share information with the Bureau of Industry and Security regarding enforcement challenges and trends, ultimately improving the effectiveness of U.S. export control policies.