Sets a 90-day target for the Commerce Department to decide export license applications, requires it to notify applicants and explain any decision still pending after 120 days, and requires regular reports to Congress on license processing times.

Official title: BIS Licensing Efficiency Act of 2026

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote

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House

Introduced 15-APR-2026

Referred 15-APR-2026

Approved by committee 22-APR-2026

Key points

States that the Secretary of Commerce should make a licensing decision and notify the applicant within 90 days of an application.
Requires the Secretary to tell applicants the status and reason for delay if no decision is made within 120 days, and to request any additional information needed.
Requires quarterly reports to the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Senate Banking Committee on license volumes, processing times, referrals to State, Defense, and Energy, and applications pending 90 days or more, starting with a one-year baseline.
Directs the Comptroller General to audit the Bureau of Industry and Security's license review process and report findings within one year.

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Official CRS summary

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Committee referrals (1)

Policy area

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Sponsor Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) Cosponsors · 3

■ 2 D■ 1 R

2 Democrats

1 Republican

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