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HR8169119th CongressWALLET

Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act

Sponsored By: Representative Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]

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Summary

Creates an expedited process for Entity List changes and sets a default rule that leans toward denying export licenses for entities added to the list, aiming to speed entity-level export controls and tighten licensing decisions tied to U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.

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  • Entities added to the Entity List would face a presumption of denial for any license to export, reexport, or transfer items subject to the Export Administration Regulations.
  • Exporters and applicants would see stricter licensing outcomes, but voting members can, by majority vote, adopt a different policy for all or specific item types if they judge it serves national security or foreign policy interests.
  • Members of the End-User Review Committee could submit direct proposals and the Committee must vote within 30 days, with one possible 15-day extension if more information is needed. Each member has one vote, the chair may not override votes, and final decisions are forwarded to the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration for implementation.

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Faster Entity List rules for exporters

If enacted, this bill would let any End-User Review Committee member formally propose adding, removing, or changing companies on the Commerce Department's Entity List. The Committee would have to vote on a proposal within 30 days, though members could unanimously postpone the vote and the Chair and the proposer could agree to one 15-day extension. A majority of Committee members would be required to find a company has done or may do things contrary to U.S. national security or foreign policy before adding it. If a company is added this way, license applications tied to that company would normally be denied, unless the members who voted to list it later vote by majority to allow specific licenses. The Chair would have to notify the Assistant Secretary of Commerce so the Department could update the Entity List.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]

MO • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 4/20/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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