Export Controls Enforcement Act

This bill provides statutory authority for the Export Control Officer Program. Under the program, export control officers assist in monitoring the compliance of transactions subject to the Export Administration Regulations outside the United States to prevent and detect illicit diversion to unauthorized end uses, end users, or destinations.

Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to establish the program for five years and station at least 20 export control officers at U.S. diplomatic or consular posts. The bill also outlines the duties of export control officers.

Additionally, BIS must appoint a director to lead the program.

Other titles

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To strengthen enforcement of United States export controls by increasing the number of export control officers of the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce who are stationed in foreign regions.Official Title as Introduced

Export Controls Enforcement ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 4505·House·Bill·Foreign Trade and International Finance

Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove(Democratic-California-37)·

Jul 17, 2025

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Jul 17, 2025

HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Apr 22, 2026

House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Apr 22, 2026

House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 3.

Documents

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Bill text

Jul 17, 2025As introduced in the House

Plain-language summaries

Jul 17, 2025Introduced in House