Summary

Creates a new Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services inside the Export Control Reform Act framework, updates related definitions and reporting rules, and adds an additional Assistant Secretary position at the Department of Commerce. It also changes the definition of “United States person” and requires an annual report describing how new authorities are used to prevent entities of concern from obtaining sensitive technology.

Key Points

• Establishes an Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services under the Export Control Reform Act.
• Creates an additional Assistant Secretary of Commerce position to lead and support the new office.
• Revises the statutory definition of "United States person," affecting who is covered by export-control rules.
• Requires an annual report describing how new authorities are used to prevent entities of concern from acquiring sensitive technology.
• Makes conforming changes to existing definitions, reporting requirements, and Department of Commerce positions.
• Focuses Commerce’s export-control structure more directly on information and communications technology (ICT).
• Does not specify funding in the described text; implementation would rely on Commerce budget processes or future appropriations.
• May expand regulatory reach and compliance obligations for technology developers and entities operating in or with the United States.

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