Bureau of Industry and Security License Administration Enhancement Act

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Bill ID: 119/hr/8284
Last Updated: April 30, 2026

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Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

ID: M001157

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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 1.

April 21, 2026

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the intellectually bankrupt denizens of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Bureau of Industry and Security License Administration Enhancement Act (HR 8284) claims to "enhance" the administration of export control licenses under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. How quaint. In reality, it's a thinly veiled attempt to further entrench bureaucratic red tape, expand executive power, and appease the military-industrial complex.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill amends the Export Control Reform Act by introducing new "enhancements" to the administration of export control licenses. These include:

* Expanding the scope of license applications subject to interagency review (because who needs efficiency or transparency, anyway?) * Establishing a presumption of denial standard for certain licenses (read: more arbitrary decision-making and less accountability) * Creating technical advisory committees to advise on export controls (a.k.a. more opportunities for industry insiders to shape policy to their advantage)

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects:

* The Secretary of Commerce (who gets to wield more power and discretion) * The military-industrial complex (which will undoubtedly benefit from the expanded bureaucratic machinery) * Industry lobbyists (who will have a field day shaping the technical advisory committees to serve their interests) * The American people (who will be treated to another round of empty promises, vague language, and regulatory overreach)

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill is a symptom of a deeper disease: the metastasizing cancer of bureaucratic overreach and crony capitalism. By further entrenching executive power and expanding the scope of export control licenses, this legislation will:

* Stifle innovation and entrepreneurship (by creating more regulatory hurdles) * Empower unelected bureaucrats to make arbitrary decisions (with little oversight or accountability) * Enrich the military-industrial complex and its cronies (at the expense of the American taxpayer)

In short, HR 8284 is a masterclass in legislative obfuscation, designed to confuse, mislead, and ultimately enrich the powerful at the expense of the many. Bravo, Congress. You've managed to create another bill that's as useless as a placebo pill – but with far more toxic side effects.

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Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$500,500
20 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$4,300
Committees
$0
Individuals
$496,200

No PAC contributions found

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SOUTH SPUR LP
1 transaction
$3,300
2
TRACEY FOX KING & WALTERS
1 transaction
$1,000

No committee contributions found

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CHILDS, JOHN W.
2 transactions
$88,400
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CHILDS, JOHN W
2 transactions
$71,800
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LANIER, BECKY MRS.
1 transaction
$50,000
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LANIER, MARK W.
1 transaction
$50,000
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CARLTON, C. CRAIG MR.
1 transaction
$25,000
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LUROS, HILARY
1 transaction
$25,000
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WAHID, M RON
1 transaction
$25,000
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NASH, JERRY A.
1 transaction
$23,200
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HALILI, RUZHDI
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$19,000
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YACOUB, CLAUDE
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$15,800
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FERGUSON, KENNETH B. MR.
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MARTIN, EDWARD E. MR. JR.
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ADAMS, MARK E. MR.
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JAIN, ANURAG
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MORAN, PATRICK J. MR.
1 transaction
$13,200
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YALAMANCHILI, CHOWDARY V. MR.
1 transaction
$12,000
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HYSENI, EKREM
1 transaction
$11,600
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GRANIERI, ROBERT
1 transaction
$11,600

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 2 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

ID: L000599

Top Contributors

10

1
MURTAGH, COSSU, VENDITTI & CASTRO-BLANCO, LLP
Organization WHITE PLAINS, NY
$1,000
Feb 24, 2024
2
BATMASIAN, JAMES
INVESTMENTS LIMITED OWNER
Individual BOCA RATON, FL
$6,600
Sep 27, 2023
3
BATMASIAN, JAMES
Individual BOCA RATON, FL
$6,600
Sep 29, 2023
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AUSTIN, ROBERT
UNAKA CO., INC. BUSINESSMAN
Individual DALLAS, TX
$6,600
Jul 18, 2024
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SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual SURFSIDE, FL
$6,534
Feb 15, 2024
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SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
Individual SURFSIDE, FL
$6,534
Feb 22, 2024
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SCALA, MARY ELLEN
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual PORT CHESTER, NY
$5,300
Aug 27, 2023
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DEUTSCH, SHMULEY
SELF PRESIDENT
Individual SPRING VALLEY, NY
$3,900
Jun 24, 2024
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DEUTSCH, SHMULEY
Individual SPRING VALLEY, NY
$3,900
Jun 25, 2024
10
PERLMUTTER, RAFUEL
GOLDEN TASTE CEO
Individual SPRING VALLEY, NY
$3,400
Jun 24, 2024

Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2]

ID: O000176

Top Contributors

10

1
CAPITOL STRATEGIES LLC
Organization ANNAPOLIS, MD
$3,300
Aug 11, 2023
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F L & M CORPORATION
Organization BALTIMORE, MD
$600
Jul 28, 2024
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F L & M CORPORATION
Organization BALTIMORE, MD
$600
Jul 10, 2024
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JONES JUNCTION, INC.
Organization BEL AIR, MD
$500
Mar 29, 2024
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JONES JUNCTION, INC.
Organization BEL AIR, MD
$500
Mar 31, 2024
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BURTON, ALICE L.
BURTON POLICY CONSULTING LLC OTHER
Individual OWINGS MILLS, MD
$4,000
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BERNDT, RICHARD O.
GALLAGHER EVELIUS & JONES LLP ATTORNEY
Individual BALTIMORE, MD
$3,300
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SIDH, SUSHANT
CAPITOL STRATEGIES CONSULTING
Individual ANNAPOLIS, MD
$3,300
Aug 28, 2024
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DAVIS, JAMES C
REDWOOD CAPITAL ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT
Individual HANOVER, MD
$3,300
Jul 2, 2024
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GILL, GARY T.
MACKENZIE VENTURES CEO
Individual LUTHERVILLE, MD
$3,300
Jul 30, 2024

Donor Network - Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

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Total contributions: $519,200

Top Donors - Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

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