Bill would let State, Defense and Energy weigh in on export controls
In markupH.R. 8036Latest action
Sponsor: James R. Baird · Representative · IN
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Official title: Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act of 2026
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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The bill lets State, Defense, and Energy propose export control rules directly, expanding beyond Commerce's current lead role.
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What does this do?
The bill allows the Secretaries of State, Defense, or Energy to submit proposed export control rules directly to the Export Administration Review Board, which must vote within 30 days (extendable by 30 days). It also requires a State Department review of how China's "military-civil fusion" strategy affects U.S. export control policy, with possible new restrictions like additions to a "Military End-User List."
Who does it affect?
Affects U.S. businesses exporting sensitive technology such as semiconductors, AI, or biotech, and federal agencies involved in export control decisions, particularly Commerce, State, Defense, and Energy.
Why does it matter?
The change could create new restrictions on technology sales to China and shifts influence over export rules from a Commerce-led process to a multi-agency one.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 24, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Apr 22, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.