“To require modernization of information technology systems and applications of the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce.”
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This section directs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security to modernize, on an ongoing basis through FY2030 and subject to the availability of appropriations, the information technology (IT) systems of the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), which administers the Export Administration Regulations, processes export license applications, and maintains the Entity List of foreign persons determined to pose risks to U.S. national security or foreign policy. In carrying out the modernization, the Under Secretary must (1) replace BIS's primary IT systems with a unified environment for seamless case and customer relationship management and analysis of external trade data; (2) adopt data fusion, analytics, supply chain illumination tools, and additional commercial data sets to streamline export license adjudication and assess global industrial relationships; (3) enhance processes for the Entity List, Military End User List, and Unverified List, including for enforcement against evasive trade patterns and shell companies tied to countries of concern such as China, Russia, and Iran; and (4) expand modern data-sharing interfaces with industry, federal agencies including the intelligence community, and international partners. Solutions must be analyzed for their ability to enhance productivity, reduce redundancies and costs, improve cybersecurity, facilitate data sharing, and improve user experience. The Under Secretary must reassess Bureau staffing needs and consult Congress on personnel adjustments. This section expresses the sense of Congress that BIS should incorporate artificial intelligence and machine learning over time, expedite certain list deliberations and enforcement tied to countries of concern, and map defense industrial bases and commercial linkages involving China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, and others. Authorizes $25 million for each of FY2026 through 2029.