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Export Controls Enforcement Act

USA119th CongressHR-4505| House 
| Updated: 4/22/2026
Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (11)
Gabe Amo (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Jefferson Shreve (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Jul 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 22, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 3.
Apr 22, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • July 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • April 22, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 3.


  • April 22, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Export Controls Enforcement Act

USA119th CongressHR-4505| House 
| Updated: 4/22/2026
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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Timeline
Jul 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 22, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 3.
Apr 22, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • July 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • April 22, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 3.


  • April 22, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (11)
Gabe Amo (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Jefferson Shreve (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted