ADVERSARIES 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. 5381, introduced by Senator Jon Husted (R-OH) on August 7, 2026, in the 119th Congress, would require an analysis of the threats posed by foreign adversaries gaining access to controlled items within the United States. The bill's full legislative text has not yet been published, so the specific scope of "controlled items," which agency or agencies would conduct the analysis, and any deadlines or reporting requirements are not currently known.
Based on the title alone, the bill appears directed at federal agencies responsible for export controls or national security review, who would likely be tasked with producing the required analysis. Because the text is unavailable, it is not possible to say which industries, companies, or individuals might be affected, or what actions—if any—would follow from the analysis.
The bill was introduced and referred to committee on August 7, 2026, which is the only recorded action so far. Next steps would typically include committee review and possible markup; the bill would need to pass both the Senate and House and be signed by the President to become law. Its progress and provisions should be confirmed once the official bill text is published.
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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. 5381 do?
- S. 5381, introduced by Senator Jon Husted (R-OH) on August 7, 2026, in the 119th Congress, would require an analysis of the threats posed by foreign adversaries gaining access to controlled items within the United States. The bill's full legislative text has not yet been published, so the specific scope of "controlled items," which agency or agencies would conduct the analysis, and any deadlines or reporting requirements are not currently known. Based on the title alone, the bill appears directed at federal agencies responsible for export controls or national security review, who would likely be tasked with producing the required analysis. Because the text is unavailable, it is not possible to say which industries, companies, or individuals might be affected, or what actions—if any—would follow from the analysis. The bill was introduced and referred to committee on August 7, 2026, which is the only recorded action so far. Next steps would typically include committee review and possible markup; the bill would need to pass both the Senate and House and be signed by the President to become law. Its progress and provisions should be confirmed once the official bill text is published.
- Has S. 5381 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5381. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5381?
- S. 5381 was sponsored by Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R-OH), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5381?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (7 Aug 2026).
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