US-CONGRESS BILLS-119hr9789ih: Stop PRC Economic Espionage Act of 2026
The Stop PRC Economic Espionage Act of 2026 expands export controls and sanctions targeting Chinese entities, adding new restrictions on deemed exports, entity list designations, and ITAR/EAR compliance requirements for defense and dual-use items.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) space on July 23, 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 (expected within 90 days); immediate review recommended.. 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 legislation imposes stricter licensing requirements for exports to China, expands the Entity List, and enhances penalties for economic espionage involving USML and CCL items.
Who it affects
Defense manufacturers, aerospace/dual-use exporters, semiconductor & tech exporters, freight forwarders/brokers
What you must do
Review and update export compliance programs to include enhanced due diligence for Chinese end-users, re-screen all parties against updated Entity List, and apply for new licenses for deemed exports to Chinese nationals.
Deadline
Effective upon enactment (expected within 90 days); immediate review recommended.
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr9789ih
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