H.R. 8288: Strengthening Export Controls Compliance 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 | 2026-04-15 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1] |
| Policy area | Foreign Trade and International Finance |
| Cosponsors | 6 |
| Latest action | 2026-04-22 — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 5. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-29 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2026-04-15):
Strengthening Export Controls Compliance Act
This 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.
Cosponsors (6)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jefferson Shreve | R IN (original cosponsor) 2026-04-15 |
| Gregory W. Meeks | D NY 2026-04-20 |
| Michael Lawler | R NY 2026-04-20 |
| Sydney Kamlager-Dove | D CA 2026-04-21 |
| Ami Bera | D CA 2026-04-21 |
| 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. 8288 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 8288?
H.R. 8288 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Strengthening Export Controls Compliance Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 8288 are available on congress.gov.
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