Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act of 2026
To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to permit the Secretary of State, Defense, or Energy to submit proposed rules to the Export Administration Review Board, to require the Secretary of State to evaluate the military civil fusion strategy of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB8036, proposes to update the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. It would allow the Secretary of State, Defense, or Energy to submit proposed rules to the Export Administration Review Board. The bill also requires the Secretary of State to evaluate the military-civil fusion strategy of the People's Republic of China. This means assessing how China integrates military and civilian technologies, which could impact international trade and security.
The bill would mainly affect government agencies and officials involved in export controls and foreign policy. It could influence how the U.S. regulates the export of technology and monitors China's military advancements. The changes could affect international trade relations and national security strategies.
As of March 24, 2026, the bill was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. On April 22, 2026, the committee held a consideration and mark-up session and ordered the bill to be reported in the nature of a substitute, passing it with a vote of 25 to 19. The bill is moving forward in the legislative process, indicating its potential for further review and possible enactment.
