Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Apr 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.
What this bill does
H.R. 8036, the Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act of 2026, would allow the Secretaries of State, Defense, and Energy to propose new or amended export control regulations directly to the Export Administration Review Board (EARB). The EARB would have 30 days, with a possible 30-day extension, to vote on these proposals. If approved by a simple majority, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Securities would then begin the formal rulemaking process. The bill also mandates coordination, rather than just consultation, between these departments on export control matters.
Additionally, the bill requires the Department of State to conduct a review within 30 days of enactment concerning China's military-civil fusion strategy and its implications for U.S. export control policy and national security. This review would consider various aspects, including the exploitation of U.S. technology by China and the reliability of end-use checks. Based on this review, the Secretary of State would then consider proposing policy changes to the EARB, which would vote on their adoption. The Department of State would also report to Congress on these activities.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been ordered reported. The next step in the legislative process would typically involve consideration by the full House.
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Official summary
Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act of 2026
This bill authorizes specified departments to propose regulations on U.S. export controls. It also directs the Department of State to evaluate China's military-civil fusion strategy (a national strategy to eliminate barriers between China's civilian commercial sector and its military and defense industrial sectors).
Specifically, the bill authorizes the State Department and the Departments of Defense and Energy to propose new rules or amendments to existing rules under the Export Administration Regulations. These departments may submit proposals directly to the Export Administration Review Board (EARB), which reviews applications for export licenses. The EARB must vote to accept or reject the proposal within 30 days of the proposal's submission, but the bill allows a 30-day extension.
The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Securities (BIS) must initiate the rulemaking process for each proposal accepted by a simple majority vote of the EARB.
BIS must also coordinate (instead of consult) with these departments on activities related to U.S. export controls.
The bill also requires the State Department, within 30 days of the bill's enactment, to complete a review of the implications of China's military-civil fusion strategy on U.S. export control policy and national security. The State Department must consider proposing to the EARB (or any successor entity) any change to U.S. export control policy identified pursuant to the review. The EARB must vote on the adoption of each proposal.
The State Department must report to Congress on the activities required by the bill.
Timeline
22 Apr 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8036 do?
- H.R. 8036, the Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act of 2026, would allow the Secretaries of State, Defense, and Energy to propose new or amended export control regulations directly to the Export Administration Review Board (EARB). The EARB would have 30 days, with a possible 30-day extension, to vote on these proposals. If approved by a simple majority, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Securities would then begin the formal rulemaking process. The bill also mandates coordination, rather than just consultation, between these departments on export control matters. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of State to conduct a review within 30 days of enactment concerning China's military-civil fusion strategy and its implications for U.S. export control policy and national security. This review would consider various aspects, including the exploitation of U.S. technology by China and the reliability of end-use checks. Based on this review, the Secretary of State would then consider proposing policy changes to the EARB, which would vote on their adoption. The Department of State would also report to Congress on these activities. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been ordered reported. The next step in the legislative process would typically involve consideration by the full House.
- Has H.R. 8036 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8036. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8036?
- H.R. 8036 was sponsored by Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] (R-IN), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8036?
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19. (22 Apr 2026).
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