Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act
Rep. Wagner Introduces the Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act to Speed Up Trade Bans on Foreign Firms
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While there is strong bipartisan interest in national security and trade, most bills introduced in the House do not become law without significant momentum and a Senate companion.
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
U.S. companies that export technology, components, or equipment could be affected when foreign entities are quickly added to the Entity List. Faster listing decisions help protect businesses from unknowingly dealing with risky foreign firms, but they could also mean sudden disruptions to existing business relationships if a customer or partner gets listed with little warning.
“there shall be in effect a policy of presumption of denial for all applications for a license to export, reexport, or in-country transfer any item subject to the Export Administration Regulations”
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Entity List Reform Bill Reintroduced
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act
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