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Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act

7/6/2026, 7:34 PM

Summary of Bill S 4840

The bill "A bill to expedite consideration of proposals for additions to, removals from, or other modifications with respect to entities on the Entity List" was introduced in the 119th Congress on June 18, 2026. The bill aims to streamline the process for evaluating proposals related to entities on the Entity List, potentially expediting decisions on additions, removals, or modifications concerning these entities.

Congressional Summary of S 4840

Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act

This bill allows for expedited consideration of modifications to the Entity List. (The Entity List is managed by the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security. The list identifies the names of persons who are involved, or have the potential to be involved, in activities contrary to U.S. national security or foreign policy interests.)

Specifically, the bill allows any member of the End-User Review Committee to submit proposals directly to the full committee requesting a vote for additions to, removals from, or other modifications with respect to the Entity List. Generally, within 30 days of receiving a proposal, the committee must vote to approve or disapprove the proposal.

Generally, the bill establishes a presumption of denial for a license application to export, reexport, or in-country transfer controlled items that involves a foreign person added to the Entity List under the authorities provided by this bill.

Current Status of Bill S 4840

Bill S 4840 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 18, 2026. Bill S 4840 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 18, 2026.  Bill S 4840's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of June 18, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4840

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4840

Primary Policy Focus

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4840

A bill to expedite consideration of proposals for additions to, removals from, or other modifications with respect to entities on the Entity List.
A bill to expedite consideration of proposals for additions to, removals from, or other modifications with respect to entities on the Entity List.

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