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H.R. 8289119th Congress
Official title: BIS Licensing Efficiency Act of 2026
Introduced:
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The bill sets a 90-day goal for export license decisions and requires quarterly reports to Congress on delays.
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The BIS Licensing Efficiency Act of 2026 directs the Bureau of Industry and Security to generally decide export license applications within 90 days. If a decision takes longer than 120 days, BIS must notify the applicant, explain the delay, and request any missing information. It also requires BIS to assign licensing officers with relevant expertise and to send quarterly statistical reports to Congress, plus a GAO audit of the licensing process within a year.
The bill affects U.S. exporters of controlled goods and technology, including manufacturers, tech companies, and defense suppliers. It also affects the Department of Commerce, other reviewing agencies like State and Defense, and Congress and the public through new reporting requirements.
Companies exporting controlled products would face clearer, more predictable timelines and communication about delays in the licensing process. Federal agencies would take on new reporting and audit obligations, and Congress and the public would gain more detailed visibility into how the licensing system performs.
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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 by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.