Ronny Jackson (R-TX)
Strategic Export Controls and Border Security Enhancement Act
A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Strategic Export Controls and Border Security Enhancement Act," authorizes the creation of an Office of Export Controls and Border Security. This new office would exist within the Department of State's Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation. The office's main goal is to protect United States-origin technologies and goods from being misused or transferred without authorization. It seeks to do this by helping partner countries improve their own legal frameworks, licensing, and enforcement capabilities. Additionally, the Secretary of State is tasked with developing a strategy to align foreign assistance and promote secure global supply chains.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill establishes an office to enhance partner country capacity to detect and interdict unauthorized transfers at borders and ports of entry.
- Scored +4
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
The bill emphasizes strengthening cooperation with allies, partners, and multilateral institutions to prevent proliferation.
- Scored +3
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
The bill seeks to strengthen responsible trade in strategic and dual-use items.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Critical Technologies: The Office aims to strengthen the ability of partner countries to protect United States-origin critical technologies and proliferation-sensitive goods from diversion or misuse (Section 3(b)).
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Improved Border Security and Enforcement: The Office is intended to help partner countries better detect and stop the unauthorized transfer of sensitive goods at borders, ports of entry, and other transit points through training and equipment (Section 3(c)(3)).
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Disruption of Dangerous Networks: The Office's activities include assisting in disrupting networks that may increase the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and related materials (Section 3(c)(4)).
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Enhanced Global Supply Chain Security: The Secretary of State is directed to implement a strategy that promotes secure and resilient global supply chains (Section 4(a)).
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Efficient Use of Government Resources: The bill includes procedures to ensure the coordination of assistance programs to minimize duplication and promote the efficient use of resources (Section 4(e)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly identified within the provided text of the bill.
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 strengthen ties with allied countries? — The bill emphasizes strengthening cooperation with allies, partners, and multilateral institutions to prevent proliferation. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill seeks to strengthen responsible trade in strategic and dual-use items. Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill authorizes the use of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics tools to enhance risk identification and enforcement effectiveness.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill establishes an office to enhance partner country capacity to detect and interdict unauthorized transfers at borders and ports of entry.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill aims to promote secure and resilient global supply chains through strategic assistance.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill encourages the use of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence tools to support export control activities.
- 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 report to Congress on the results of the developed strategy.
- 7/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/7/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced in House
Bill HuizengaRepublican · Michigan
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida