H.R. 7962 Reported by committee Foreign Trade and International Finance

Export Dispute Resolution Act

To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 relating to the review of the interagency dispute resolution process.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] Introduced March 17, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action April 22, 2026

Summary

Export Dispute Resolution Act
This bill revises the interagency dispute resolution process for export license applications. In particular, the bill requires the Operating Committee for Export Policy (an interagency body within the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security) to resolve disputes related to specified matters by majority vote, including matters relating to countries that are subject to comprehensive U.S. arms embargoes.
The bill also authorizes the committee chair to decide cases and matters that cannot be decided by majority vote.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Apr 22, 2026 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
  2. Apr 22, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  3. Mar 17, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  4. Mar 17, 2026 Introduced in House

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