Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act

This legislation, titled the "Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act," seeks to streamline the process for modifying the **Entity List**, which identifies entities posing national security or foreign policy concerns to the United States. It amends the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to establish new procedures for the **End-User Review Committee (ERC)**. Under the bill, any ERC member can directly submit a proposal to add, remove, or modify an entity on the list, triggering a mandatory vote within **30 days**. This period can be extended by an additional **15 days** if the chairperson and the proposing member agree that more information is needed for a determination. For additions to the Entity List, a **majority vote** of the ERC is required, based on an entity's engagement or risk of engaging in activities contrary to U.S. interests. Once an entity is added, a **presumption of denial** for export license applications applies, though the ERC can collectively agree to a different licensing policy for specific items or types of transactions. The bill clarifies that each ERC member holds one vote, and the chairperson cannot override voting decisions. Final decisions are then communicated to the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration for implementation.