Bill > HR1316

This bill amends the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to enhance transparency in export licensing by requiring the Secretary (likely the Secretary of Commerce) to submit an annual report to specific congressional committees about export authorizations and end-use checks. The report must include detailed information for each license application, such as the submitting entity's name, item description, Export Control Classification Number (ECCN), end-user details, value estimate, and authorization decision. The report will also include the date, location, and results of end-use checks to verify compliance with U.S. export controls, along with aggregate statistics. The bill applies specifically to "covered entities," which are defined as entities located in certain countries and listed on specific export regulation supplements. To protect sensitive information, the bill ensures that details that could compromise ongoing investigations will be omitted, and most report details will be exempt from public disclosure. The bill aims to improve congressional oversight and transparency in the export control process while maintaining necessary confidentiality.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1316/all-info