Strengthen the enforcement of laws that regulate the export of sensitive technology and goods to foreign countries.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act?
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs approved H.R. 8169 on April 21, 2026, and the bill now waits for the committee to officially report it to the full House. While the unanimous committee vote shows progress, most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote at all. The Senate version, S. 4840, remains in the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs as of June 17, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act (H.R. 8169 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 7151 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7151 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Ann Wagner (R-MO)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.