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Export Dispute Resolution Act

USA119th CongressHR-7962| House 
| Updated: 4/22/2026
Richard McCormick

Richard McCormick

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (1)
Michael Lawler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill significantly amends the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to enhance the interagency dispute resolution process for export control matters. It expands the types of cases subject to this process by specifically including matters related to countries subject to a comprehensive United States arms embargo . A key change is that decisions on these expanded matters, which previously "may be decided," now "shall be decided," making the resolution process mandatory. Furthermore, the bill introduces a mechanism for resolving impasses by authorizing the chair of the Committee to make decisions when the committee cannot reach a majority vote. The legislation also provides a clear definition for "country subject to a comprehensive United States arms embargo," explicitly including countries listed in specific federal regulations and, notably, the Russian Federation .
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Timeline
Mar 17, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 17, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 22, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Apr 22, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • March 17, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 17, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • April 22, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.


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

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Export Dispute Resolution Act

USA119th CongressHR-7962| House 
| Updated: 4/22/2026
This bill significantly amends the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to enhance the interagency dispute resolution process for export control matters. It expands the types of cases subject to this process by specifically including matters related to countries subject to a comprehensive United States arms embargo . A key change is that decisions on these expanded matters, which previously "may be decided," now "shall be decided," making the resolution process mandatory. Furthermore, the bill introduces a mechanism for resolving impasses by authorizing the chair of the Committee to make decisions when the committee cannot reach a majority vote. The legislation also provides a clear definition for "country subject to a comprehensive United States arms embargo," explicitly including countries listed in specific federal regulations and, notably, the Russian Federation .
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Timeline
Mar 17, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 17, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 22, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Apr 22, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • March 17, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 17, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • April 22, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.


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

Richard McCormick

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (1)
Michael Lawler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

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