James Baird (R-IN)
Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act of 2026
A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.
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Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act of 2026," amends the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. It allows the Secretaries of State, Defense, or Energy to propose new or amended rules to the Export Administration Review Board. Additionally, it mandates that the Secretary of State conduct a comprehensive review regarding the People's Republic of China's military-civil fusion strategy. Following this review, the Secretary may propose specific policy changes to the Board. Finally, the Secretary is required to submit a detailed report on these findings and proposals to specific congressional committees.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +4
Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer?
The bill addresses the exploitation of United States technology by the PRC to modernize its military.
- Scored +3
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill's focus on reviewing technology exploitation related to the PRC's military-civil fusion strategy aims to bolster national security protections.
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires the Secretary of State to submit a detailed report of the review and proposed changes to specific congressional committees.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased interagency coordination on export rules: The bill allows the Secretary of State, Defense, or Energy to submit proposals for new or amended rules to the Export Administration Review Board (Section 2). This could potentially streamline how different government agencies propose changes to export regulations.
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Enhanced national security oversight: The Secretary of State is required to evaluate the implications of the People's Republic of China's military-civil fusion strategy (Section 3). This review covers several critical areas, such as the exploitation of U.S. technology and talent, the relationship between strategic technology sectors and the military, and the reliability of end-use checks (Section 3(a)).
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Targeted policy responses: The bill allows for the consideration of specific policy changes to address national security risks, such as adding entities to the Military End-User List or changing export control restrictions (Section 3(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Potential delays in the rulemaking process: Under the new rules, a Board member has the authority to extend the deadline for voting on a proposal by an additional 30 days if they require more information, provided the issuing Secretary agrees (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.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill's focus on reviewing technology exploitation related to the PRC's military-civil fusion strategy aims to bolster national security protections. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill explicitly directs the Secretary of State to conduct a review in consultation with agencies representing allied technology and talent interests.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer? — The bill addresses the exploitation of United States technology by the PRC to modernize its military.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Secretary of State to submit a detailed report of the review and proposed changes to specific congressional committees.
- 6/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/22/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.
- 4/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced in House
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Mark MessmerRepublican · Indiana