US-CONGRESS BILLS-119hr9764ih: Hindering Oppressive Nations from Obtaining Revenue Act; HONOR Act
The HONOR Act (H.R. 9764) expands export controls on defense articles and dual-use items to prevent revenue from reaching oppressive foreign governments, adding new licensing requirements and entity list designations.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) space on July 22, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Defense manufacturers, aerospace/dual-use exporters, semiconductor & tech exporters, freight forwarders/brokers should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective upon enactment; compliance programs should be updated within 90 days.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
New statutory authority for DDTC and BIS to deny licenses or add entities to the Entity List for transactions that could provide revenue to oppressive regimes; expanded scope of ITAR-controlled items and deemed export rules.
Who it affects
Defense manufacturers, aerospace/dual-use exporters, semiconductor & tech exporters, freight forwarders/brokers
What you must do
Review current export licenses and pending applications for exposure to countries designated as oppressive; update compliance screening procedures to include new criteria.
Deadline
Effective upon enactment; compliance programs should be updated within 90 days.
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr9764ih
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