HR 8284 United States House · 119th Congress

Bureau of Industry and Security License Administration Enhancement Act

This bill strengthens the Bureau of Industry and Security's ability to manage export control licenses by requiring the agency to publish specific regulatory guidance within 60 days and establishing clear standards for denying licenses to prevent technology transfer to foreign adversaries. It creates a system of technical advisory committees composed of national security experts, industry specialists, and academics to advise on emerging technologies like AI, semiconductors, and biotechnology, with these committees required to meet every four months and submit annual reports. The legislation also mandates regular reviews of existing export control rules for advanced computing integrated circuits and requires the Secretary of Commerce to report findings to Congress within 120 days of enactment.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 15, 2026 Last action Apr 22, 2026
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Apr 22, 2026
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.
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Apr 22, 2026
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Apr 15, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Apr 15, 2026
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