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.
Summary
This document is a joint resolution introduced in the Senate to disapprove a rule submitted by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the Department of Commerce. The rule concerns a one-year suspension of the expansion of end-user controls for affiliates of certain listed entities. The resolution seeks to nullify the BIS rule, preventing it from taking effect.
Expected Effects
If the resolution passes both the Senate and the House and is enacted, the BIS rule regarding the suspension of end-user controls will be invalidated. This would mean the expansion of end-user controls for affiliates of listed entities would not be suspended for one year, potentially impacting international trade and national security.
Potential Benefits
- Could strengthen national security by maintaining stricter controls on exports to affiliates of listed entities.
- May prevent sensitive technologies from falling into the wrong hands.
- Could promote a more level playing field for domestic companies by preventing unfair competition from entities that might benefit from relaxed controls.
Most Benefited Areas:
Potential Disadvantages
- Could strain international relations if the US is perceived as being overly restrictive in its trade policies.
- May negatively impact US companies that rely on trade with the affected entities and their affiliates.
- Could lead to retaliatory measures from other countries, harming US exports.
Most Disadvantaged Areas:
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution is an exercise of Congress's legislative power under Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution, which vests all legislative powers in the Congress. The Congressional Review Act, under which this resolution is brought, allows Congress to review and disapprove agency rules, providing a check on the executive branch's regulatory authority. This aligns with the principle of separation of powers.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).