United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 D · 2 R cosponsors

HR 8288 — Strengthening Export Controls Compliance Act

Last action — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 5.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Strengthening Export Controls Compliance ActThis 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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  4. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  5. Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 5.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 540 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (540)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8288 do?
Strengthening Export Controls Compliance ActThis 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.
Who sponsors HR 8288?
HR 8288 is sponsored by Shreve, Jefferson (Republican), Meeks, Gregory W. (Democratic), Lawler, Michael (Republican), Kamlager-Dove, Sydney (Democratic), Bera, Ami (Democratic), Sherman, Brad (Democratic), and Amo, Gabe (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 8288?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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