Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill introduced by Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13), titled the Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act. The legislation aims to provide Congress and the Trump Administration with detailed information on all export license applications. This includes details about the applicant, recipient, final decisions, and compliance measures. The objective is to enhance oversight of American-made technologies exported overseas while prioritizing national security and supporting responsible international trade.
Senators Jim Banks (R-IN) and Mark Warner (D-VA) are leading companion legislation in the Senate.
“The House’s passage of my legislation represents a major victory for American national security and technological leadership,” said Rep. Ronny Jackson. “With ever increasing collaboration between hostile nations against our interests, we’re delivering Congress the tools necessary to support President Trump as he works to protect our most sensitive technologies. This bill strengthens our national security while preserving the freedom American innovators need to continue developing the world’s leading technologies.”
The bill is co-led in the House by Representative Sara Jacobs (CA-51).
