Bills · SJRES 112
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 112Finance and Financial Sector
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce relating to "One Year Suspension of Expansion of End-User Controls for Affiliates of Certain Listed Entities".
INTRO MAR 5· LAST ACTION APR 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it affects how strictly the U.S. controls the flow of sensitive technology and products to entities that might pose national security or foreign policy risks. If this bill passes, it means the U.S. government will apply export restrictions more broadly and sooner, closing a potential loophole where problematic entities could use their affiliates to acquire restricted items. This could be seen as strengthening national security and foreign policy goals.
If the bill does not pass, the one-year pause on expanding these controls would remain in effect. This means U.S. companies would have a temporary reprieve from these broader restrictions when dealing with affiliates of listed entities, potentially reducing short-term impacts on commerce but also potentially allowing more sensitive technology to reach problematic networks for that year. It reflects a debate over balancing economic interests with national security concerns.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) regarding a 'One Year Suspension of Expansion of End-User Controls for Affiliates of Certain Listed Entities'.
This is the core action of the bill; it removes the one-year pause, allowing expanded export controls to affiliates of restricted entities to take effect.
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSAPR 30
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
APR 30
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 403.
MAR 5
Introduced in Senate
MAR 5
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Joint Resolution
NumberSJRES 112
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 5, 2026
Last actionApr 30, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2026
Senate Joint Res.SJRES 112Finance and Financial Sector
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce relating to "One Year Suspension of Expansion of End-User Controls for Affiliates of Certain Listed Entities".
INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 30, 2026
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READING
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COSPONSORS
10
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