H.R. 8289: BIS Licensing Efficiency 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. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] |
| Policy area | Foreign Trade and International Finance |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2026-04-22 — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-27 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2026-04-15):
BIS Licensing Efficiency Act of 2026
This bill establishes a timeline for the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to make decisions on applications for export licenses and establishes certain reporting requirements.
Specifically, the bill directs BIS to make a decision on whether to approve an application for an export license and notify the applicant of the decision within 90 days of receiving the application.
If no licensing decision is made within 120 days of submission of the application, BIS must notify the applicant of the status of the application, the reason a decision has not been made, and request any additional information necessary to make a decision.
BIS must submit quarterly reports to specified congressional committees on the processing of license applications and other requests for authorization for the export, reexport, release, and in-country transfer of controlled items.
The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to audit and report to specified congressional committees on the license review process of BIS.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Darrell Issa | R CA (original cosponsor) 2026-04-15 |
| Sydney Kamlager-Dove | 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. 8289 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 8289?
H.R. 8289 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: BIS Licensing Efficiency Act of 2026.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 8289 are available on congress.gov.
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