What does Preamble of Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act of 2026 do?

This bill amends the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. It would allow the Secretary of State, Defense, or Energy to submit proposed rules to the Export Administration Review Board. The Secretary of State would be required to evaluate the military civil fusion strategy of the People's Republic of China.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act of 2026.

What does INTERAGENCY RULEMAKING PROPOSALS. of Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 1754 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. The amendment replaces "consultation" with "coordination" in subsection (a). It adds a new subsection (g) concerning interagency rulemaking proposals. The Secretary of State, Defense, or Energy may submit proposals for new or amended rules under the Export Administration Regulations to the Export Administration Review Board. The Board must vote to accept or reject a proposal within 30 days. A simple majority vote of the Board is required to accept a proposal and initiate the rulemaking process. A Board member can extend the deadline by an additional 30 days if they need more information and the submitting Secretary agrees.

What does STATE DEPARTMENT EVALUATION OF CHINA'S MILITARY-CIVIL FUSION of Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act of 2026 do?

This section requires the Secretary to review the implications of China's military-civil fusion strategy for U.S. export control policy and national security. The review must be completed within 30 days of the Act's enactment and cover topics such as technology exploitation, the nature of civilian entities in China, and the reliability of end-use checks. The Secretary is directed to consider proposing changes to U.S. export control policy within 90 days of enactment, potentially including additions to the Military End-User List and revisions to export regulations. Proposed policy changes must be voted on by the Export Administration Review Board. A report detailing the review, proposed rules, approved policy changes, and recommended legal changes must be submitted to Congress within 150 days of enactment.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act of 2026 do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Appropriate congressional committees” are defined as the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate. The “Military End-User List” refers to a list maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce. “Operating Committee for Export Policy” is defined as the committee referenced in section 1763(c) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. “Secretary” is defined as the Secretary of State.

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Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/22/2026 · Introduced: 3/24/2026

Author: James Baird (R-IN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill modifies export control rulemaking by requiring interagency coordination and establishing a process for the Secretaries of State, Defense, or Energy to submit proposed rules to the Export Administration Review Board for a vote.
The bill mandates a review of China's military-civil fusion strategy and its implications for U.S. export control policy, potentially leading to changes in regulations and the Military End-User List.
It requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress detailing the review of China's military-civil fusion strategy, proposed policy changes, and recommended legal adjustments.

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