Mr. Jackson of Texas introduced the following bill ... To authorize to be established an Office of Export Controls and Border Security within the Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation of the Department of State, and for other purposes.
Establish an Office of Export Controls and Border Security within the State Department's Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation.
Occurrences
Evidence
Last Action Date Listed: May 7, 2026. Action: Mr. Jackson of Texas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Full Title: To authorize to be established an Office of Export Controls and Border Security within the Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation of the Department of State.
Assessments
Jackson introduced H.R. 8689 on May 7, 2026 to authorize establishment of the Office of Export Controls and Border Security within the State Department bureau, which is a serious legislative attempt toward the promise. However, the record provided shows only introduction and referral to the House Foreign Affairs Committee, with no enactment or actual creation of the office. Because the promised outcome was not delivered, but there was concrete same-term effort, this is best scored as never with an effort badge.