Export Dispute Resolution Act
119-HR-7962119th CongressIntroduced Mar 17, 2026Foreign Trade and International Finance
Market Probability
No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Sponsor
Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7](R-GA-7)1 cosponsor
Summary
Export Dispute Resolution Act
This bill revises the interagency dispute resolution process for export license applications. In particular, the bill requires the Operating Committee for Export Policy (an interagency body within the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security) to resolve disputes related to specified matters by majority vote, including matters relating to countries that are subject to comprehensive U.S. arms embargoes.
The bill also authorizes the committee chair to decide cases and matters that cannot be decided by majority vote.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresArms control and nonproliferationCongressional oversightLicensing and registrationsPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsTrade restrictions
Actions (5)
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Apr 22, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 22, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 17, 2026House floor actions
Introduced in House
Mar 17, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Mar 17, 2026Library of Congress