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This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for the export of electronic waste (e-waste) to prevent counterfeit goods from re-entering U.S. military and civilian electronics supply chains. The bill defines electronic waste broadly, including items like computers, mobile devices, televisions, digital imaging devices, and consumer electronics, and creates strict export control mechanisms. Exporters can only ship e-waste under specific conditions, such as registering with a publicly available registry maintained by the Secretary of Commerce, filing detailed export information in the Automated Export System, and providing documentation proving that the recipient has the necessary permits and capabilities to manage the e-waste responsibly. The bill creates exemptions for tested, working used electronics, low-risk counterfeit electronics that have been rendered unusable, and recalled electronics that have been repaired. Exporters must provide detailed documentation about the items, including testing methodologies and condition of the electronics. The bill allows a personal use exception for exporting 20 or fewer electronic items and imposes penalties consistent with existing Export Administration Regulations for violations. The regulations will take effect one year after the Act's enactment, with the Secretary of Commerce required to modify Export Administration Regulations accordingly.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2998/all-info