Richard McCormick (R-GA)
Export Dispute Resolution Act
A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Introduced, nothing more yet
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Export Dispute Resolution Act," aims to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. It specifically targets the interagency dispute resolution process. The legislation changes how certain cases are decided when a Committee cannot reach a majority vote. It introduces specific language regarding countries subject to a comprehensive United States arms embargo. This includes the Russian Federation and specific countries listed in federal regulations.
Yes
- Scored +3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill increases federal authority by empowering the Committee chair to make final decisions when a majority is not reached.
- Scored +1
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill enhances the efficiency of the US interagency process for enforcing arms embargoes.
- Scored +1
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill streamlines the decision-making process for export controls involving countries under arms embargoes.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Efficiency in Decision Making: By authorizing the chair of the Committee to decide any case or matter where the Committee is unable to decide by a majority vote, the process can move forward when a consensus is not reached (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Shift in Decision-Making Authority: The change from "may be decided" to "shall be decided" regarding specific matters, combined with the new authority given to the chair, shifts the power to resolve disputes (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal authority by empowering the Committee chair to make final decisions when a majority is not reached.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill enhances the efficiency of the US interagency process for enforcing arms embargoes.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill streamlines the decision-making process for export controls involving countries under arms embargoes.
- 4/22/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
- 4/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/17/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced in House
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York