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Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce relating to "One Year Suspension of Expansion of End-User Controls for Affiliates of Certain Listed Entities".

S.J.Res. 112 · Senate resolution Finance and Financial Sector

A Democratic resolution with 10 Democratic cosponsors · See all 10 cosponsors

Last activity — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 403.

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What this bill would do

This is a joint resolution introduced in the 119th Congress. It aims to provide congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce. The rule in question is titled ``One Year Suspension of Expansion of End-User Controls for Affiliates of Certain Listed Entities''. If this resolution passes, the rule will have no force or effect.

Yes

  • Scored +1

    Does this put more rules on large technology companies?

    The resolution prevents a suspension of end-user controls, thereby maintaining existing regulatory oversight of technology exports.

  • Scored +1

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The resolution upholds the Bureau of Industry and Security's authority to implement end-user controls by striking down the proposed suspension.

  • Scored +1

    Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?

    The resolution disapproves a suspension of end-user controls, which may help maintain stricter oversight of sensitive technology transfers.

The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Does this make trade with other countries easier?

    By disapproving a suspension of controls, the resolution maintains stricter trade restrictions on certain entities and their affiliates.