Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act of 2026

Summary

Creates a faster, formal interagency path for the Secretary of State, Defense, or Energy to submit proposals to change U.S. export-control rules, requires the Commerce Department to review how the People’s Republic of China’s military‑civil fusion strategy affects U.S. export controls and recommend policy changes, and narrows which congressional committees receive required reports. It also tightens Board review timelines (30 days, with a single 30‑day extension available) and clarifies key definitions used in export-control law.

• Authorizes State, Defense, and Energy Secretaries to submit export‑control regulatory proposals to the Export Administration Review Board.
• Requires the Board to vote on submitted proposals within 30 days; accepted proposals trigger Commerce rulemaking.
• Allows a single 30‑day extension of the Board review only if requested and agreed to by the proposing member.
• Directs Commerce to conduct a rapid review of how PRC military‑civil fusion affects export controls and national security.
• Sets specific 30/90/150‑day deadlines for review completion, Board consideration, and reporting to Congress.
• Narrows which congressional committees receive reports, excluding Armed Services committees from the statutory "appropriate" list.
• Defines key terms (e.g., Military End‑User List, Operating Committee, Secretary) to clarify implementation.
• Focuses potential regulatory actions: adding entities to the Military End‑User List, changing export restrictions, and amending the EAR.
• Does not provide new funding or create an independent enforcement body—relies on existing agencies and rulemaking authorities.
• Formalizes and accelerates interagency coordination on export controls, particularly for China‑related national security risks.