BIS STRENGTH Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (7 Aug 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
What this bill does
S. 5379 would grant the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security new authority to attract highly qualified experts to that office. Beyond this general purpose stated in the bill's title, the specific mechanisms it would use—such as hiring, pay, or appointment authorities—are not yet known, because the bill's full text has not been published.
The bill would affect the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the Commerce Department component responsible for export controls and industrial security matters, which the Under Secretary leads. It could also affect prospective hires or personnel the bureau seeks to recruit, though how they would be affected cannot be determined until the text is available.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 7, 2026, by Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH), and its most recent recorded action is that introduction. As with most bills, the next steps would typically involve committee review before any further action, but no committee referral or additional action has yet been reported.
This summary reflects only what is currently known: the bill's title, sponsor, and introduction date. Its specific provisions are not yet available and should not be assumed.
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Timeline
7 Aug 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Common questions
- What does S. 5379 do?
- S. 5379 would grant the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security new authority to attract highly qualified experts to that office. Beyond this general purpose stated in the bill's title, the specific mechanisms it would use—such as hiring, pay, or appointment authorities—are not yet known, because the bill's full text has not been published. The bill would affect the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the Commerce Department component responsible for export controls and industrial security matters, which the Under Secretary leads. It could also affect prospective hires or personnel the bureau seeks to recruit, though how they would be affected cannot be determined until the text is available. The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 7, 2026, by Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH), and its most recent recorded action is that introduction. As with most bills, the next steps would typically involve committee review before any further action, but no committee referral or additional action has yet been reported. This summary reflects only what is currently known: the bill's title, sponsor, and introduction date. Its specific provisions are not yet available and should not be assumed.
- Has S. 5379 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5379. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5379?
- S. 5379 was sponsored by Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5379?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (7 Aug 2026).
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