S. 4840 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Jun 18, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summarySpeeds up decisions on export control restrictions
The Entity List is a government database that identifies individuals and organizations who might threaten U.S. national security or foreign policy. Right now, adding someone to this list can be slow. This bill would let committee members propose changes directly and require a vote within 30 days. It would also make it harder to get a license to export controlled items to people newly added to the list.
How it affects you
Most everyday Americans won't notice a direct change. If you work in international trade or export controlled technology or equipment, your company may face tougher rules about who it can do business with overseas.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Jun 18, 2026)
Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act
This bill allows for expedited consideration of modifications to the Entity List. (The Entity List is managed by the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security. The list identifies the names of persons who are involved, or have the potential to be involved, in activities contrary to U.S. national security or foreign policy interests.)
Specifically, the bill allows any member of the End-User Review Committee to submit proposals directly to the full committee requesting a vote for additions to, removals from, or other modifications with respect to the Entity List. Generally, within 30 days of receiving a proposal, the committee must vote to approve or disapprove the proposal.
Generally, the bill establishes a presumption of denial for a license application to export, reexport, or in-country transfer controlled items that involves a foreign person added to the Entity List under the authorities provided by this bill.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionS. 4840
A BILL
Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act
Sponsor: Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) · Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · Foreign Trade and International Finance · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 18, 2026: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.”