DENIAL Act of 2023

This bill establishes a presumption that U.S. export licenses for technology to end users in China or Russia will be denied, unless Congress approves exceptions. It requires the Commerce Secretary to submit detailed reports to congressional committees before approving such licenses, including justification for how the transfer advances U.S. national security. Congress then has a 30-day review period to block approvals via joint resolution, with strict procedural rules for expedited consideration. The law directly affects U.S. companies seeking to export technology to entities in China or Russia, particularly those linked to military or strategic programs like China’s "military-civil fusion" initiatives.