WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Ronny Jackson’s (TX-13) bill, the Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act, was signed into law by President Trump. This legislation authorizes disclosures to Congress of each export control license application, clarifying the applicant, the recipient, and the decision made, and the compliance measures implemented to uphold U.S. export regulations. Representative Sara Jacobs (CA-51) co-led this bill in the House, and Senators Jim Banks (R-IN) and Mark Warner (D-VA) championed the companion bill in the Senate.
“Today, President Trump took decisive action to secure America’s supply chain and prevent cutting-edge technology from being acquired by our most dangerous adversaries,” said Rep. Ronny Jackson. “By signing the Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act into law, we are securing the advanced technologies that keep our nation safe and ahead of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. This law is an important step in protecting American innovations, strengthening our defenses, and ensuring the United States remains the undisputed leader in a rapidly changing and increasingly hostile world.”
"Proud to see this bill on President Trump’s desk,” said House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast. “Export controls are critical to winning the AI arms race and this technology will define generations to come. President Trump and Republicans in Congress will ensure the right tools are in place to maintain U.S. dominance."
“I was honored to join President Trump at the White House today as he signed my bill into law,” said Senator Jim Banks. “This will help keep America safe by ensuring our sensitive technology doesn’t end up in the hands of China to be used against us.”
“I’m grateful that our bipartisan, bicameral bill is becoming law,” said Congresswoman Sara Jacobs. “This legislation ensures more transparency around what the United States exports – from nuclear materials to chemicals to high-end technology – to both protect our national security and continue to promote American innovation at its finest."
“As our strategic competitors are working overtime to close the technology gap, the United States must remain vigilant in protecting the innovation that underpins our national security and economic leadership,” said Senator Mark Warner. “I’m proud to see the Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act signed into law. This legislation strengthens oversight of our export control processes, increases transparency, and will help ensure that critical technologies don’t fall into the wrong hands. It’s an important step forward in modernizing how we safeguard emerging technologies while maintaining our competitive edge globally.”
The bill text can be found here, and additional information can be found here.
Watch Congressman Jackson’s full remarks on the House floor here.
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