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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Apr 22, 2026
BillsForeign Trade and International FinanceH.R. 8284Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 8284IntroducedForeign Trade and International Finance

Bureau of Industry and Security License Administration Enhancement Act

Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. (R-TX)2 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 15, 2026
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Where it is in the process

Introduced
Apr 15
House committee
Apr 22
3
House floor
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4
Senate
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5
Signed
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What happens next: Awaiting committee assignment or hearings in the House.

Sponsor

Cosponsors (2)

MR
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1 Democrat, 1 Republican (of 2 shown).

Activity timeline

Apr 22
Apr 22
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.
Apr 22
Apr 22
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 15
Apr 15
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 15
Apr 15
Introduced in House
Apr 15
Apr 15
Introduced in House
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Full action log

All 5 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Apr 22
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.
Apr 22
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 15
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 15
Introduced in House
Apr 15
Introduced in House

All 2 cosponsors

1 Democrat · 1 Republican
Democrats (1)
Republicans (1)

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Strengthening Export Controls: A Critical National Security Priority for Congress - American Enterprise Institute - AEI
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