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Bureau of Industry and Security License Administration Enhancement Act

USA119th CongressHR-8284| House 
| Updated: 4/22/2026
Michael T. McCaul

Michael T. McCaul

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to strengthen the administration of export controls under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 by enhancing transparency and consistency. It mandates that "is-informed letters" and similar targeted regulatory guidance communications follow the same interagency process as other export control licenses. Such communications must be published in the Code of Federal Regulations or Federal Register within 60 days, or they will terminate, ensuring clear and public application of export rules. The legislation establishes a clear policy to prevent United States and allied technology from facilitating the military modernization and human rights abuses of foreign adversaries . To support this, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with other key departments, must publish specific standards and factors for licensing officers to consider when applying a "presumption of denial" standard within 90 days of enactment. These standards must also be submitted to Congress prior to public release. Furthermore, the bill significantly expands the role of Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) , requiring their establishment for critical areas such as computing technologies, biotechnologies, and aerospace. These committees will advise the Secretary on global technology supply chains, national security threats posed by adversaries, and improvements to export licensing and enforcement strategies. TACs are mandated to meet frequently, provide annual assessments and recommendations, and their membership must be balanced between national security experts, industry specialists, and academics, all bound by non-disclosure agreements. Finally, the Act requires a regular review of the interim final rule concerning advanced computing integrated circuits to ensure its effective implementation and alignment with policy intent. The Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the Secretaries of State, Defense, and Energy, must submit a report to Congress within 120 days detailing the findings of this review and any proposed changes to the rule.
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Timeline
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 22, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.
Apr 22, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • April 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • April 22, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.


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

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Bureau of Industry and Security License Administration Enhancement Act

USA119th CongressHR-8284| House 
| Updated: 4/22/2026
This bill aims to strengthen the administration of export controls under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 by enhancing transparency and consistency. It mandates that "is-informed letters" and similar targeted regulatory guidance communications follow the same interagency process as other export control licenses. Such communications must be published in the Code of Federal Regulations or Federal Register within 60 days, or they will terminate, ensuring clear and public application of export rules. The legislation establishes a clear policy to prevent United States and allied technology from facilitating the military modernization and human rights abuses of foreign adversaries . To support this, the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with other key departments, must publish specific standards and factors for licensing officers to consider when applying a "presumption of denial" standard within 90 days of enactment. These standards must also be submitted to Congress prior to public release. Furthermore, the bill significantly expands the role of Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) , requiring their establishment for critical areas such as computing technologies, biotechnologies, and aerospace. These committees will advise the Secretary on global technology supply chains, national security threats posed by adversaries, and improvements to export licensing and enforcement strategies. TACs are mandated to meet frequently, provide annual assessments and recommendations, and their membership must be balanced between national security experts, industry specialists, and academics, all bound by non-disclosure agreements. Finally, the Act requires a regular review of the interim final rule concerning advanced computing integrated circuits to ensure its effective implementation and alignment with policy intent. The Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the Secretaries of State, Defense, and Energy, must submit a report to Congress within 120 days detailing the findings of this review and any proposed changes to the rule.
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Timeline
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 22, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.
Apr 22, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • April 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • April 22, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.


  • April 22, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Michael T. McCaul

Michael T. McCaul

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (2)
Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesLicensing and registrationsTrade restrictions