Search Results: keywords:"export controls"

  • H. R. 2179 — To prohibit certain assistance to Russia and related actions with respect to Russia.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:502

    H. R. 2179, also known as the “America First Equipment and Information Act,” aims to restrict certain types of U.S. assistance and actions related to Russia to protect national security. This bill prohibits the provision of military financing, sales, and any direct commercial...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a rule that says the United States can't give or sell military stuff or secrets to Russia, and the President has to check and tell Congress every year to make sure this rule is being followed.

  • H. R. 6603 — An Act To apply foreign-direct product rules to Iran.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:1,019

    H.R. 6603, also known as the "No Technology for Terror Act," aims to expand export controls by applying foreign-direct product rules to Iran. This means that foreign-made items, which are direct products of U.S.-origin technology or software, will require a license if they...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 6603 wants to make special rules for sending things made in other countries using U.S. technology to Iran, mostly needing permission unless it's something like food or medicine. This is to try to keep Iran from getting stuff they shouldn't have, but some people are worried the rules aren't clearly explained.

  • H. R. 9563 — To amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the availability of civil actions affected by United States sanctions, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:803

    H.R. 9563, titled the "Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2024," aims to limit the availability of civil lawsuits in Federal court when United States sanctions have affected contracts. The bill prevents individuals from seeking legal relief if U.S. sanctions,...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill tries to stop people from suing in U.S. courts when their contracts can't be done because of U.S. sanctions, which are rules to keep the country safe. It wants to make sure that following these rules doesn't unfairly hurt Americans or businesses.

  • S. 434 — To establish the Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,082

    The bill, titled the "Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act," proposes the creation of a Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee. This committee will be established within 180 days of the bill's enactment by the Secretary of Commerce. It will consist of 15 members with diverse experience...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to create a group of smart people who help the government with space stuff, like rockets and satellites, to make sure everything is safe and works well in space. This group will last for 10 years and help figure out things like rules and safety to keep space clean and help the U.S. do well in space business.

  • S. 2248 — To require a pilot program on the use of big data analytics to identify vessels evading sanctions and export controls and to require a report on the availability in the United States of emerging and foundational technologies subject to export controls.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:1,363

    S. 2248 aims to establish a pilot program using big data analytics to detect ships that might be bypassing sanctions and export rules. This program, overseen by the Department of Homeland Security, will leverage data to predict risks and assist law enforcement agencies both...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 2248 is like a special project where grown-ups use computers to catch ships doing sneaky things like breaking rules about what they can carry to other places. They will check if these plans help keep things safe without needing extra money.

  • S. 1103 — To require a pilot program on the use of big data analytics to identify vessels evading sanctions and export controls and to require a report on the availability in the United States of emerging and foundational technologies subject to export controls.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,189

    S. 1103, titled the "Vessel Tracking for Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2025," proposes a pilot program to use big data analytics to spot vessels that might be evading U.S. sanctions and export controls. The program, led by the Department of Homeland Security, aims to analyze...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 1103 is a plan to use special computer programs to find ships that might be breaking rules by moving things they shouldn't. It won't get extra money, so it has to use the money it already has.

  • S. 1339 — To require a determination and report relating to money laundering and violations of export controls and sanctions in Hong Kong.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:662

    S. 1339 aims to address concerns about money laundering and violations of export controls and sanctions involving Hong Kong. The bill mandates the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury to determine if Hong Kong should be designated as a primary money laundering concern, with a...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to check if bad people are hiding or moving money secretly in Hong Kong and if there are rules being broken about where things can be sold. It asks important people in the U.S. to study this and report back with their findings.

  • H. R. 10376 — To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to prevent the People’s Republic of China from exploiting items such as black mass and certain other products produced in the United States.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,040

    H.R. 10376 seeks to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to stop China from misusing certain products, like black mass, which is derived from used lithium-ion batteries, and swarf, which comes from making permanent magnets. The bill aims to boost U.S. supply chains for critical...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 10376 is about making sure that China can't use some special materials from the U.S., like parts of old batteries, in ways that might hurt America. It means needing special permissions to send these materials to places that might be tricky friends.

  • H. RES. 1143 — Condemning Iran’s unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:509

    H. RES. 1143 is a resolution from the United States House of Representatives condemning Iran for its significant drone and missile attack on Israel, which began on April 13, 2024. The resolution highlights the importance of Israel’s right to self-defense and reaffirms the...

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. House of Representatives has a resolution that says they are upset with Iran for attacking Israel with drones and missiles. They want other countries to also say this was wrong, and they promise to keep helping Israel stay safe.

  • H. R. 8043 — To impose certain sanctions relating to the People’s Republic of China and support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:3,358

    H.R. 8043, also known as the "NO LIMITS Act of 2024," aims to impose sanctions on entities in the People’s Republic of China that support the Russian Federation, particularly in the context of its invasion of Ukraine. The bill outlines specific criteria for sanctions against...

    Simple Explanation

    In simple terms, this bill wants to stop certain Chinese companies from helping Russia by punishing them, especially if they're giving military help or sharing special technology that could be used for bad reasons. It also wants to be careful about sending important technology to China to make sure it doesn’t end up helping Russia in any way.

  • H. R. 8152 — To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to provide for control of remote access of items, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,617

    H.R. 8152, titled the “Remote Access Security Act,” aims to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. The bill seeks to establish regulations on the remote access of items subject to U.S. jurisdiction by foreign individuals through networks like the internet or cloud...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8152 wants to add new rules about how people from other countries can use certain things, like software or gadgets, over the internet or cloud. These rules would help control who can access and use these items online, just like they do for sending them to other places.

  • H. R. 2503 — To require the development of a strategy to eliminate the availability to foreign adversaries of goods and technologies capable of supporting undersea cables, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,291

    H. R. 2503, titled the “Undersea Cable Control Act”, is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives to create a plan to prevent foreign adversaries from gaining access to goods and technologies that support undersea cables. The President, through coordination with...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is about making a plan to stop other countries that might not be friendly from getting their hands on special tools that help with underwater cables, which are super important for communication. The plan is to work with other countries and make sure the important tools and ideas stay safe.