Question 1

What does SJR112 do?

Accepted Answer

This joint resolution exercises Congress's authority under the Congressional Review Act to disapprove a specific rule promulgated by the Bureau of Industry and Security within the Department of Commerce. The targeted rule implements a one-year suspension of the expansion of end-user controls for affiliates of certain entities listed on BIS's restricted parties lists. By invoking the Congressional Review Act, Congress seeks to nullify this regulatory action and prevent the temporary relaxation of export control restrictions that would otherwise apply to affiliates of designated entities. The resolution represents a legislative intervention in the executive branch's administration of export controls, reflecting congressional concern that the suspension may compromise national security interests or undermine the effectiveness of the entity list regime. The disapproval mechanism allows Congress to override agency rulemaking without requiring presidential approval through the normal legislative process, though it remains subject to presidential veto.

Question 2

Who sponsored SJR112?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth Warren, Andy Kim, Ron Wyden, Catherine Cortez Masto, Tim Kaine, Jeff Merkley, Christopher Coons, Charles Schumer, Mark Kelly, Angela Alsobrooks, Michael Bennet

Question 3

What is the status of SJR112?

Accepted Answer

Introduced as of March 5, 2026.

S.J.Res.112

S.J.Res.112