Wagner Introduces Bill to Confront China, Limit Its Influence

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Member of the House Intelligence Committee, released the following statement after introducing the Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act. The legislation streamlines government processes to ensure sensitive American technologies are not sold to foreign adversaries.

“For nearly thirty years, the Department of Commerce’s Entity List has been a crucial tool in ensuring foreign adversaries do not gain access to sensitive American technologies and products. However, nations that wish to harm the United States are constantly changing their tactics, creating illicit networks to evade U.S. export controls. 

“This much-needed legislation will modernize our export control regime and streamline the ability of the Departments of State, Defense, and Energy to quickly modify the list of foreign entities—ranging from governments to companies and research institutions—that pose a serious risk to our national security. 

“By implementing a thirty-day clock on proposed additions, removals, or other modifications to the Entity List, our government will be able quickly address any efforts by our adversaries to cheat the system and obtain superior, American-made technology.”