The "Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act" aims to streamline the process for modifying the Entity List under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. It introduces new procedures for the End-User Review Committee (ERC) to consider proposals for adding, removing, or otherwise changing entries on this critical list. Under the bill, any member of the ERC can directly submit a proposal for such modifications, triggering a mandatory committee vote within 30 days. This period can be extended by an additional 15 days if the Chair and the proposing member agree that more information is needed to assess the proposal's impact. For an entity to be added to the Entity List, a majority vote of the ERC is required, based on a determination that the entity is involved in activities contrary to U.S. national security or foreign policy interests. Once an entity is added, a presumption of denial is applied to all license applications for exporting, reexporting, or in-country transferring items subject to Export Administration Regulations, unless the voting members agree to a different licensing policy. The bill also clarifies administrative provisions, ensuring each ERC member has one vote and preventing the chairperson from overriding voting decisions. The chairperson is responsible for notifying the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration of all final decisions for implementation.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act
USA119th CongressHR-8169| House
| Updated: 4/22/2026
The "Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act" aims to streamline the process for modifying the Entity List under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. It introduces new procedures for the End-User Review Committee (ERC) to consider proposals for adding, removing, or otherwise changing entries on this critical list. Under the bill, any member of the ERC can directly submit a proposal for such modifications, triggering a mandatory committee vote within 30 days. This period can be extended by an additional 15 days if the Chair and the proposing member agree that more information is needed to assess the proposal's impact. For an entity to be added to the Entity List, a majority vote of the ERC is required, based on a determination that the entity is involved in activities contrary to U.S. national security or foreign policy interests. Once an entity is added, a presumption of denial is applied to all license applications for exporting, reexporting, or in-country transferring items subject to Export Administration Regulations, unless the voting members agree to a different licensing policy. The bill also clarifies administrative provisions, ensuring each ERC member has one vote and preventing the chairperson from overriding voting decisions. The chairperson is responsible for notifying the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration of all final decisions for implementation.