Kevin Cramer (R-ND)
Bureau of Industry and Security License Administration Enhancement Act
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban 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
The Bureau of Industry and Security License Administration Enhancement Act aims to improve how export control licenses are managed. It requires certain regulatory guidances to be published in the Federal Register or Code of Federal Regulations to remain active. The bill mandates the publication of standards used for "presumption of denial" license decisions. It also establishes technical advisory committees for various technology sectors to advise the Secretary. Additionally, it requires a review and report on rules regarding controlled integrated circuits.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +7
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
Mandates publication of regulatory guidance in the Federal Register to eliminate 'hidden' rules.
- Scored +4
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
Publicly available licensing standards provide more predictability and fairness for those seeking export authorizations.
- Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
Provides more transparency and predictability for businesses exporting controlled technologies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency in Regulations: The bill requires that targeted regulatory guidance or "is-informed" letters be published in the Code of Federal Regulations or the Federal Register within 60 days, or they will terminate. This ensures that rules are public rather than hidden (Sec. 2(a)(2)).
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Clearer Licensing Standards: The Secretary must publish the specific standards and factors used by licensing officers when a "presumption of denial" standard is applied, providing more clarity on how decisions are made (Sec. 2(b)(1)).
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Expert Oversight of Technology: The creation of technical advisory committees involving industry, national security, and academic experts helps ensure that export controls are based on technical expertise in areas like AI, biotechnology, and aerospace (Sec. 3(g)(2), (g)(6)(A)).
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Accountability to Congress: The bill requires the Secretary to submit "presumption of denial" standards to congressional committees and provide reports on the review of integrated circuit rules (Sec. 2(b)(2), Sec. 4(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Strict Confidentiality Requirements: Individuals serving on technical advisory committees must sign binding non-disclosure agreements, which prohibits them from sharing proprietary or national security information (Sec. 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.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Mandates publication of regulatory guidance in the Federal Register to eliminate 'hidden' rules. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — Publicly available licensing standards provide more predictability and fairness for those seeking export authorizations. Does this give the federal government more power? — The act strengthens the authority and administrative oversight of the Bureau of Industry and Security.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — Expert advisory committees will help refine export controls on critical computing and AI technologies to protect national security. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — Clearer licensing standards and regulations reduce trade friction for U.S. exporters.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Provides more transparency and predictability for businesses exporting controlled technologies.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Increased transparency and clarity in export licensing can reduce business uncertainty and facilitate trade for tech companies. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Greater transparency in regulatory guidance helps smaller tech firms navigate complex export laws.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more rules on large technology companies? — The bill enhances the government's ability to regulate the export of advanced technologies like AI and semiconductors.
- 6/18/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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.
Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey