Requires the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security to station at least 20 export control officers at U.S. diplomatic or consular posts abroad, under a five-year program, to check how controlled exports are used.

Official title: Export Controls Enforcement Act

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote

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House

Introduced 17-JUL-2025

Referred 17-JUL-2025

Approved by committee 22-APR-2026

Key points

Directs the Commerce Secretary to set up a five-year Export Control Officer Program within 90 days of enactment
Requires the program to place at least 20 officers at U.S. diplomatic or consular posts, coordinating locations with the Secretary of State
Assigns officers to conduct end-use checks, advise diplomatic posts, do industry outreach, liaise with foreign governments, and share enforcement information with the Bureau

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Official CRS summary

Current. The Congressional Research Service's summary covers the bill's latest wording (Introduced in House, 17-JUL-2025).

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Committee referrals (1)

Policy area

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Sponsor Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) Cosponsors · 12

■ 8 D■ 4 R

8 Democrats

4 Republicans

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