H.R. 4505: Export Controls Enforcement Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-07-17 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37] |
| Policy area | Foreign Trade and International Finance |
| Cosponsors | 12 |
| Latest action | 2026-04-22 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 3. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-27 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-07-17):
Export Controls Enforcement Act
This 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.
Cosponsors (12)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Bill Huizenga | R MI (original cosponsor) 2025-07-17 |
| Gregory W. Meeks | D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-07-17 |
| Jefferson Shreve | R IN (original cosponsor) 2025-07-17 |
| Michael Lawler | R NY 2025-07-23 |
| Raja Krishnamoorthi | D IL 2025-09-02 |
| Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen | R AS 2026-04-20 |
| Ted Lieu | D CA 2026-04-21 |
| Ami Bera | D CA 2026-04-21 |
| Greg Stanton | D AZ 2026-04-21 |
| Gabe Amo | D RI 2026-04-22 |
| Brad Sherman | D CA 2026-04-22 |
| Jamie Raskin | D MD 2026-06-02 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 4505 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 4505?
H.R. 4505 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Export Controls Enforcement Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 4505 are available on congress.gov.
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