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Proposed 'Improving Export Enforcement Act of 2026'

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6168

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Senator Warren has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would mandate export compliance programs for certain businesses. The proposal aims to strengthen oversight of high-risk exports, including advanced computing technology, to prevent unauthorized transfers.

Why it matters

If enacted, this amendment would require companies involved in high-risk or high-volume exports to implement formal compliance programs, potentially increasing administrative costs and legal obligations for those businesses.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Exporters of advanced computing technology

These entities would be required to establish and maintain formal export compliance programs under new regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Commerce.

Directly affected

Secretary of Commerce

The Secretary is granted new authority to prescribe regulations for export compliance programs.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who would be required to have an export compliance program?

Persons engaging in 'covered export activities' as determined by the Secretary of Commerce, including those dealing with high-risk items, high-risk destinations, or high-volume exports of advanced computing technology.

What must be included in these compliance programs?

Programs must include internal policies, risk assessment procedures, a designated compliance officer, ongoing employee training, and an audit function.

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Expansion of Export Compliance

The amendment shifts from general export oversight to requiring specific, standardized internal compliance programs for high-tech exporters.

Secretary of Commerce

Connected Entities

Secretary of Commerce, Department of Defense, Department of Energy and 1 more

OrganizationSecretary of Commerce“The official authorized to prescribe new export compliance regulations.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Defense“Agency whose activities are funded by the underlying bill.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Energy“Agency whose defense activities are funded by the underlying bill.”Map →

PersonMs. Warren“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

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