Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act
Became Public Law No: 119-34.
Introduced:Feb 13, 2025
Primary Sponsor
Ronny Lynn Jackson
Representative
Republican
TX-13
Cosponsors
2
Quick Stats
Policy Area
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Summary
This bill requires the Bureau of Industry and Security to report annually to Congress on export control licensing for dual-use goods going to restricted entities. Reports must include application details, decisions, and enforcement actions for exports to countries under arms embargoes and entities on control lists.
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 119-34.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill requires the Bureau of Industry and Security to report annually to Congress on export control licensing for dual-use goods going to restricted entities. Reports must include application details, decisions, and enforcement actions for exports to countries under arms embargoes and entities on control lists.
Last updated: 1/5/2026
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act</strong></p><p>This bill requires the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to annually report to Congress on export control licensing.</p><p>Under current law, BIS administers and enforces controls on the export of dual-use goods (e.g., items with both civilian and military uses) and certain military parts and components. These export controls are implemented primarily under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA) through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).</p><p>Under this bill, BIS must annually report to Congress on license applications, enforcement actions, and other requests for authorization for the export, reexport, release, and in-country transfer of items subject to the EAR to covered entities. A covered entity is any entity that (1) is located or operating in a country listed in Country Group D:5 (countries that are identified by the Department of State as subject to U.S. arms embargoes), and (2) is included on the Entity List or the Military End-User List (two of the lists published by BIS containing information on the individuals, organizations, and addresses subject to restrictions involving items subject to the EAR).</p><p>The bill requires this report to include specified information, such as the name of the entity submitting the application, where the item is being exported, the decision with respect to the license application or authorization, and information on related enforcement activities to ensure compliance with U.S. export controls. The information shall be exempt from public disclosure (except for aggregate statistics).</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Requires annual BIS reports to Congress on export controls
Covers exports to countries under U.S. arms embargoes
Includes entities on Entity List and Military End-User List
Reports on license applications, decisions, and enforcement
Information exempt from public disclosure except aggregate stats
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
Congress would receive detailed information on how export controls are being implemented and enforced, particularly for sensitive technology going to restricted countries and entities. This transparency could help identify gaps in export control enforcement.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Related Subjects
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Licensing and registrations
Trade restrictions
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
1316, 119th Congress (2025). "Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1316
