119th Congress · House bill · Last action Apr 22, 2026
H.R. 4505IntroducedForeign Trade and International Finance
Democrats advance bill to strengthen export controls enforcement
Sponsor: Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney (D-CA)12 cosponsorsIntroduced Jul 17, 2025
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 3.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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2026
Apr 22
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 3.
Apr 22
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025
Jul 17
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 17
Introduced in House
Jul 17
Introduced in House
All 12 cosponsors
8 Democrats · 4 Republicans
Democrats (8)
Meeks, Gregory W.NY-05
Krishnamoorthi, RajaIL-08
Lieu, TedCA-36
Bera, AmiCA-06
Stanton, GregAZ-04
Amo, GabeRI-01
Sherman, BradCA-32
Raskin, JamieMD-08
Republicans (4)
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