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Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act

USA119th CongressHR-8169| House 
| Updated: 4/22/2026
Ann Wagner

Ann Wagner

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (1)
Michael Lawler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7151
Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act
Mar 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 30, 2026
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: 44 - 0.
Apr 22, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7151
    Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act


  • March 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 30, 2026
    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: 44 - 0.


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

Foreign Trade and International Finance

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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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7151
Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act
Mar 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 30, 2026
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: 44 - 0.
Apr 22, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7151
    Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act


  • March 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 30, 2026
    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: 44 - 0.


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

Ann Wagner

Republican Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (1)
Michael Lawler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Licensing and registrationsTrade restrictions