119th Congress Foreign Trade and International Finance
H.R. 8288: Strengthening Export Controls Compliance Act
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- Introduced (completed)
- Passed House (not reached)
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- Became law (not reached)
Summary
This bill requires the President and the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to provide businesses and others with assistance in complying with U.S. export control laws.
Specifically, the bill directs the President to submit a plan to Congress every two years to assist U.S. persons, especially small- and medium-sized U.S. businesses, with export licensing and compliance.
The bill provides statutory authority for an annual conference held by BIS, which is known as the Update Conference on Export Controls and Policy.
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The bill also requires BIS to (1) carry out dedicated public and industry outreach before promulgating major new rules regarding export control laws, and (2) include information on classification requests and advisory opinions in its annual report to Congress.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Jefferson Shreve R-INOriginal
- Michael Lawler R-NY
- Gregory Meeks D-NY
- Ami Bera D-CA
- Sydney Kamlager-Dove D-CA
- Brad Sherman D-CA
Who scored on this bill
- 1Gabe Amo SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, marked up3 events+18
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History
- Introduced in the House by Gabe Amo.
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- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 5.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.