H.R. 8288 Reported by committee Foreign Trade and International Finance

Strengthening Export Controls Compliance Act

To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to provide assistance for compliance with that Act.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1] Introduced April 15, 2026 Cosponsors 6 (2 R, 4 D) Latest action April 22, 2026

Summary

Strengthening Export Controls Compliance Act
This bill requires the President and the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to provide businesses and others with assistance in complying with U.S. export control laws.
Specifically, the bill directs the President to submit a plan to Congress every two years to assist U.S. persons, especially small- and medium-sized U.S. businesses, with export licensing and compliance.
The bill provides statutory authority for an annual conference held by BIS, which is known as the Update Conference on Export Controls and Policy.
The bill also requires BIS to (1) carry out dedicated public and industry outreach before promulgating major new rules regarding export control laws, and (2) include information on classification requests and advisory opinions in its annual report to Congress.

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: 39 - 5.
  2. Apr 22, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  3. Apr 15, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  4. Apr 15, 2026 Introduced in House

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