H.R. 8169 Introduced Foreign Trade and International Finance

Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act

To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to provide for expedited consideration of proposals for additions to, removals from, or other modifications with respect to entities on the Entity List, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2] Introduced March 30, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action April 22, 2026

Summary

Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act
This bill allows for expedited consideration of modifications to the Entity List. (The Entity List is managed by the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security. The list identifies the names of persons who are involved, or have the potential to be involved, in activities contrary to U.S. national security or foreign policy interests.)
Specifically, the bill allows any member of the End-User Review Committee to submit proposals directly to the full committee requesting a vote for additions to, removals from, or other modifications with respect to the Entity List. Generally, within 30 days of receiving a proposal, the committee must vote to approve or disapprove the proposal.
Generally, the bill establishes a presumption of denial for a license application to export, reexport, or in-country transfer controlled items that involves a foreign person added to the Entity List under the authorities provided by this bill.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Apr 22, 2026 Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
  2. Apr 22, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  3. Mar 30, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  4. Mar 30, 2026 Introduced in House

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