Michael McCaul (R-TX)
Bureau of Industry and Security License Administration Enhancement Act
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.
Introduced, nothing more yet
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 "Bureau of Industry and Security License Administration Enhancement Act," aims to improve the administration of export control licenses. It requires specific interagency processes for certain communications and mandates the publication of regulatory guidance or the Federal Register. The bill also establishes a policy to prevent foreign adversaries from using United States and allied technology for military modernization or human rights abuses. Additionally, it creates several technical advisory committees to advise the Secretary on various technological sectors and national security threats. Finally, it mandates a regular review and report regarding controlled integrated circuits to ensure effective implementation of existing rules.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates the publication of regulatory guidance and the standards for the 'presumption of denial' standard in the Federal Register.
- Scored +2
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill establishes technical advisory committees to monitor advances in computing, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing to address national security threats.
- Scored +2
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill's policy aims to prevent the use of United States and allied technology for the military modernization of adversaries.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill imposes stricter controls and a presumption of denial on certain technology exports, which may restrict business operations for technology-related companies.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency in Licensing: The bill requires that certain targeted regulatory guidance or communications be published in the Code of Federal Regulations or the Federal Register, preventing them from simply terminating after 60 days (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Clearer Standards for Denial: The Secretary must publish the standards and factors used for the "presumption of denial" standard in the Federal Register, which provides clarity on how licensing decisions are made (Section 2(b)(1)(A)).
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Expert Guidance on National Security: The creation of technical advisory committees ensures that experts in fields like computing, biotechnology, and aerospace can advise the government on global technology supply chains and national security threats (Section 3(g)(1)).
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Diverse Perspectives in Policy Making: Technical advisory committees are required to have membership equally divided between national security experts, industry technical specialists, and academic experts (Section 3(g)(6)(A)).
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Regular Progress Updates: Technical advisory committees must submit annual assessments and recommendations to the Secretary and relevant congressional committees to advance national security and foreign policy interests (Section 3(g)(9)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictive Technology Access: The policy explicitly seeks to prevent the use of United States and allied technology by foreign adversaries to facilitate military modernization or human rights abuses (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Strict Information Controls: Members of technical advisory committees are required to enter into binding non-disclosure agreements that prohibit the disclosure of proprietary information, policy deliberations, and national security information (Section 3(g)(6)(C)).
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 establishes technical advisory committees to monitor advances in computing, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing to address national security threats. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill's policy aims to prevent the use of United States and allied technology for the military modernization of adversaries.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates the publication of regulatory guidance and the standards for the 'presumption of denial' standard in the Federal Register.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill imposes stricter controls and a presumption of denial on certain technology exports, which may restrict business operations for technology-related companies.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill increases transparency by requiring the publication of regulatory guidance and licensing standards in the Federal Register or Code of Federal Regulations.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill facilitates the integration of academic experts into technical advisory committees to inform national security policy regarding emerging technologies.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill includes a policy to prevent foreign adversaries from using United States technology to facilitate human rights abuses.
- 4/22/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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