Authorizes a State Department office to stop dangerous goods from spreading globally.
This bill would authorize a new office within the State Department. This office would work to stop dangerous goods and technologies from spreading around the world. It would also require the Secretary of State to make a plan. This plan would improve how the U.S. helps other countries better control what leaves their borders. The goal is to protect sensitive U.S. technologies and make global trade routes safer.
Today, the State Department does not have a specific office for export controls and border security. It also lacks a full plan for how the U.S. helps other countries with export controls. If this bill becomes law, it would authorize this dedicated office. It would also require the Secretary of State to create and carry out a plan to improve U.S. help for export controls and border security.
HR 8689 · 119th Congress · May 7, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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