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".

Bill Number: S.J.Res. 112
Origin Chamber: Senate
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 2
Policy Area: Finance and Financial Sector
Status: Introduced
Latest Action: 2026-04-30: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 403.
Last Updated: 2026-05-01T10:56:41Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This joint resolution (S.J. Res. 112) aims to disapprove and nullify a specific rule issued by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the Department of Commerce. The rule in question temporarily pauses stricter export controls on affiliates of certain foreign entities listed on the U.S. Entity List (a government blacklist for national security reasons).

Key Provisions

Congress formally disapproves the BIS rule titled "One Year Suspension of Expansion of End-User Controls for Affiliates of Certain Listed Entities" (published November 12, 2025, at 90 Fed. Reg. 50857).
The rule is rendered void and has no legal force or effect.
Invokes the Congressional Review Act (CRA, under chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code), allowing fast-track congressional override of agency rules.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Overturns the BIS rule: Prevents a one-year delay in applying expanded "end-user controls" (restrictions on selling or transferring U.S. goods/technology to affiliates of listed entities, such as those tied to military or proliferation risks).
Reinforces prior BIS regulations that would automatically extend controls to affiliates without the suspension.

Potential Impacts

Government agencies: BIS must abandon the suspension, potentially resuming enforcement of broader export controls immediately.
Citizens and businesses: U.S. exporters face stricter compliance requirements sooner, limiting sales to affiliates of listed entities (e.g., in China or Russia), which could raise costs or reduce market access.
International relations: Strengthens U.S. national security posture by maintaining export restrictions, possibly straining trade ties with countries hosting listed entities.

Main Stakeholders Affected

U.S. exporters and companies: Must adhere to expanded controls, impacting supply chains.
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)/Department of Commerce: Loses the temporary policy flexibility.
Foreign entities on the Entity List and their affiliates: Faces continued or immediate U.S. export restrictions.
U.S. Congress: Demonstrates oversight power over executive agency actions.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

Legal: Exemplifies CRA use for rapid rule reversal (bypassing standard committee process via petition under 5 U.S.C. 802(c)); once passed and signed/enacted, the rule cannot be reissued without new statutory authority.
Constitutional: Reinforces congressional checks on executive rulemaking under Article I (legislative authority).
Political: Sponsored by a bipartisan group of senators (e.g., Warren, Kim, Wyden); signals congressional pushback on perceived weakening of export controls amid national security debates.

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Sponsor

Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]

Cosponsors (10)

Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV], Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ], Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD], Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]

Recent Actions

2026-04-30: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 403.
2026-04-30: Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
2026-04-30: Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
2026-03-05: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
2026-03-05: Introduced in Senate

Bill Versions

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. — issued 2026-03-05 — PDF (2 pages)
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. — issued 2026-04-30 — PDF (4 pages)