H.R. 8285: Protecting American Competition Act of 2026
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 | 2026-04-15 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48] |
| Policy area | Foreign Trade and International Finance |
| Cosponsors | 6 |
| Latest action | 2026-04-22 — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-29 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2026-04-15):
Protecting American Competition Act of 2026
This bill establishes additional requirements for the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to review applications for export licenses and establishes related reporting requirements.
Specifically, the bill directs BIS, when reviewing an application for a license or other authorization for the export, reexport, or in-country transfer of controlled items, to consider whether the requested license or other authorization would be the initial license or other authorization for the export, reexport, or in-country transfer of the item to an ultimate consignee or end user.
After issuing an initial license or other authorization, BIS must attempt to administer in a timely manner any subsequent license application by a different applicant for the same or a similar item to the same ultimate consignee or end user as the initial license.
The bill requires BIS to submit annual reports to specified congressional committees on initial licenses granted by BIS. Additionally, BIS must report to Congress on how it is implementing the bill's provisions.
Cosponsors (6)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Gregory W. Meeks | D NY (original cosponsor) 2026-04-15 |
| Richard McCormick | R GA (original cosponsor) 2026-04-15 |
| Julie Johnson | D TX 2026-04-16 |
| James R. Baird | R IN 2026-04-16 |
| Michael Lawler | R NY 2026-04-20 |
| Brad Sherman | D CA 2026-04-22 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 8285 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 8285?
H.R. 8285 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Protecting American Competition Act of 2026.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 8285 are available on congress.gov.
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