HR-4505 — Export Controls Enforcement Act

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Transparency & Accountability

Nearly doubles the U.S. officers stationed abroad who verify that sensitive American technology reaches approved buyers.

Transparency & Accountability

Overseas export-control officers — Minimum raised from 11 to 20 for a five-year program
End-use checks abroad — More officers assigned to verify controlled items reach approved users

The details

The U.S. limits who can buy sensitive American technology abroad. Checking that buyers follow those rules falls to a small team. As of 2025 the Bureau of Industry and Security had 11 export control officers covering the whole world. A new five-year program would station at least 20 of them at U.S. embassies and consulates. A director at the Commerce Department would oversee hiring and work with the State Department on placement. These officers verify that exported items actually end up with approved users. They also brief U.S. diplomats, advise American companies on compliance, and coordinate with foreign governments. Congress notes the Bureau handled more than 45,000 license applications worth over $500 billion in 2024, and ran about 1,400 end-use checks in 60 countries.

Congressional Summary

Export Controls Enforcement ActThis bill provides statutory authority for the Export Control Officer Program. Under the program, export control officers assist in monitoring the compliance of transactions subject to the Export Administration Regulations outside the United States to prevent and detect illicit diversion to unauthorized end uses, end users, or destinations.Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to establish the program for five years and station at least 20 export control officers at U.S. diplomatic or consular posts. The bill also outlines the duties of export control officers.Additionally, BIS must appoint a director to lead the program.

Legislative Subjects

Department of CommerceDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadEmployee hiringFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementTrade restrictions

Details

Congress: 119th
Chamber: House
Status: summarized
Action: Introduced in House
Action Date: 2025-07-17
Date Added: 2026-07-28
Source: Congress.gov →

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