Export Controls: GAO Report Highlights Challenges in Firearms Licensing and Monitoring
GAO’s Export Controls: Improvements Needed in Licensing and Monitoring of Firearms (GAO-25-106849) highlights challenges in U.S. firearms export oversight. The report finds increased exports to high-risk countries, inefficiencies in licensing reviews, and weaknesses in end-use monitoring. Federal contractors must adapt to evolving regulations and stricter compliance measures.
The New Export Controls on Advanced Semiconductors
The GAO report on U.S. semiconductor export controls highlights the BIS’s efforts to regulate advanced semiconductors, address compliance challenges, and safeguard national security, with significant implications for the tech industry and global geopolitics.
New Export Regulations Facilitate U.S. Space Industry Collaboration with Key Allies
The BIS amends export regulations, removing license requirements for spacecraft and related technologies sent to Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom, fostering U.S. space industry competitiveness and international collaboration.
New BIS Rule: Key Points and Implications for Advanced Technology Controls
The new BIS rule introduces export controls on advanced technologies like quantum computing and semiconductor manufacturing. It aims to protect U.S. national security while allowing collaboration with international partners, ensuring compliance with stricter regulations for critical technologies. Learn about the key updates and implications for U.S. companies involved in cutting-edge tech.