What does Preamble of Strengthening Export Controls Compliance Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. The stated purpose of the bill is to provide assistance for compliance with the Export Control Reform Act of 2018.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Strengthening Export Controls Compliance Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Strengthening Export Controls Compliance Act.

What does FINDINGS. of Strengthening Export Controls Compliance Act do?

This section outlines findings related to export control compliance assistance. The Export Control Reform Act of 2018 directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a system for assisting U.S. persons with export control compliance and to inform the public of policy changes. The Secretary of Commerce is also required to annually report to Congress on efforts to provide compliance assistance, specifically targeting small- and medium-sized businesses. The Bureau of Industry and Security typically holds annual conferences to enhance public and industry understanding of export controls and provide compliance guidance.

What does SENSE OF CONGRESS. of Strengthening Export Controls Compliance Act do?

This section expresses the sense of Congress regarding the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the Department of Commerce. Congress believes it is critical for national security and technological leadership that BIS consistently inform and educate U.S. businesses on export control regulations. Seminars and trainings offered by BIS are considered a valuable resource for U.S. businesses, particularly small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

What does COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE. of Strengthening Export Controls Compliance Act do?

This section amends Section 1757 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. The President must develop and submit a plan to Congress every two years to assist U.S. persons, particularly small- and medium-sized businesses, with export licensing and related processes. The industry outreach plan should include counseling from the Department of Commerce, virtual and in-person training, and other compliance facilitation activities. The Secretary is required to host an annual conference, the 'Update Conference on Export Controls and Policy', open to the public. Before implementing major new rules, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) must conduct public and industry outreach to explain the rule's intent and implementation.

What does AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNUAL REPORT. of Strengthening Export Controls Compliance Act do?

This section amends Section 1765(a) of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. The phrase 'a review of' is removed from the matter preceding paragraph (1). Paragraph (4) is modified to include 'a detailed list of' before 'efforts'. The word 'and' at the end of paragraph (8) is removed. Paragraph (9) is modified by replacing the period at the end with '; and'. A new paragraph (10) is added, requiring information on Advisory Opinion and Commodity Classification requests. Paragraph (10) requires reporting on the number of requests submitted, issued, average processing times, and redacted Advisory Opinions posted.

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Strengthening Export Controls Compliance Act

Last updated: 4/22/2026 · Introduced: 4/15/2026

Author: Gabe Amo (D-RI)

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The bill requires the President to submit a biennial plan to Congress detailing strategies for assisting U.S. businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, with export licensing and compliance.
It mandates the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to conduct public outreach before implementing major new export control rules.
The bill expands the annual report to Congress on export control compliance assistance to include data on Advisory Opinion and Commodity Classification requests, such as the number of requests and processing times.

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