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SJRES 112

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".

119th Congress Introduced by Angela Alsobrooks and 10 co-sponsors

Congressional disapproval would void the BIS rule suspending one-year expansion of end-user controls for affiliates of listed entities, keeping current controls in place.

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
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Bill Summary · SJRES 112

Overview

  • Type: Joint Resolution
  • Title: 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.”
  • Purpose: To disapprove and nullify a Department of Commerce rule that would suspend for one year the expansion of end-user controls for affiliates of certain listed entities. If enacted, the rule would have no force or effect.
  • Introduced: March 5, 2026 in the Senate; referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Discharged by petition and placed on the Senate calendar on April 30, 2026.
  • Principal sponsors: Members of the Senate from both parties and party leadership, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren (lead sponsor) and various co-sponsors such as Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, Sen. Michael Bennet, Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Kaine, Sen. Merkley, Sen. Coons, Sen. Wyden, Sen. Alsobrooks, and Sen. Schumer.

1) Main purpose and intent

  • Objective: Use congressional disapproval under the congressional review process (Chapter 8, title 5 U.S.C.) to overturn a federal regulatory action taken by BIS (Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce).
  • Specifically challenges the rule titled “One Year Suspension of Expansion of End-User Controls for Affiliates of Certain Listed Entities,” published in the Federal Register at 90 Fed. Reg. 50857 (November 12, 2025).

2) Key provisions and changes

  • Legislative action: Congress would disapprove the BIS rule through a joint resolution, which, if enacted, nullifies the rule and prevents it from taking effect or having any force or effect.
  • Scope of rule being disapproved: The BIS rule that would have temporarily paused the expansion of end-user controls for affiliates of certain listed entities for one year.
  • Legal effect: The disapproval means the existing BIS rule is void; BIS would not implement the one-year suspension as proposed in that rule.

3) Who or what would be affected

  • Federal rulemaking: The action targets a BIS regulatory decision, not a statute. If disapproved, BIS cannot enforce or rely on the suspended expansion of end-user controls.
  • Listed entities and their affiliates: The policy change would directly affect end-user controls related to entities listed on the Commerce Department’s export controls list (and their affiliates) by preventing the one-year expansion/suspension contemplated in the rule.
  • Businesses and compliance: Exporters and entities subject to BIS controls would operate under the status quo prior to the rule, without the temporary expansion pause.

4) Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Legislative route: A joint resolution under the congressional review act would have to pass both Houses and be signed by the President to become law. If enacted, the rule is set aside with no force or effect.
  • Timeline context: The BIS rule was published in November 2025; this joint resolution seeks to disapprove that rule, effectively reversing it.
  • Discharge status: The Senate committee discharged the measure by petition under 5 U.S.C. 802(c), a procedural step allowing quicker consideration on the floor.

5) Potential implications and considerations

  • Regulatory certainty: If the resolution passes, BIS would not implement the one-year suspension, and end-user controls would remain according to the pre-rule framework.
  • Administrative impact: Agencies and industry stakeholders would continue operating under existing BIS controls until any alternative regulatory action is taken.
  • Legislative dynamics: The co-sponsorship list includes a broad cross-section of Senate members, signaling potential bipartisan interest in scrutinizing or countering the BIS rule.

Note: This summary reflects the bill text and action history provided. It does not constitute legal analysis or predict passage.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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