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National Security Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Regulatory Agenda

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Qualms About Quantum: New Export Controls Advanced Tech Aligns US Policies With Allied Countries

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On September 6, 2024, the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) introduced an interim final rule that imposed worldwide export controls on slew of advanced technologies to align with the...more

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New U.S. Regulations on Vehicle Connectivity and Automated Driving Systems: Compliance Starts Now!

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Starting today, March 17, 2025, new U.S. regulations impose sweeping restrictions on the importation and sale of connected vehicles (CV) and related components with ties to China and Russia....more

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New US Commerce Prohibitions on Chinese and Russian Connected Vehicle Technology

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New security rules designed to protect the connected vehicle supply chain will take effect in March unless they are withdrawn. The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published the final rule...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

President Trump Places His Early Mark on Export Controls

Howard Lutnick has been confirmed as Secretary of Commerce, while Jeffrey Kessler has been nominated for Under Secretary for Industry and Security. Both have more experience with trade policy and tariffs than with export...more

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U.S. Imposes New Export Controls on Advanced Artificial Intelligence Technologies and Chips

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The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has released a pair of long-awaited rules that impose additional export controls on advanced computing integrated circuits (ICs) and artificial intelligence (AI)...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

All is Fair in Love and Trade War: Valentine's Day Predictions for What Comes Next in U.S. National Security Law

As we head toward Valentine’s Day 2025, everywhere you look, love is all around. Washington, D.C., is no exception—the White House and government agencies seem to be proudly displaying their ardor for changing the country’s...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

New BIS rule on connected cars: Prohibitions on technology from Russia and China

On January 16, 2025, the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule prohibiting the sale or import into the United States of passenger vehicles containing certain hardware or...more

Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law

BIS Issues Interim Final Rule on Advanced Computing Integrated Circuits, Providing Long-Awaited Guidance on Due Diligence...

On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released an interim final rule (IFR) updating export controls on advanced computing semiconductors. This IFR seeks to ensure that...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Flurry of National Security Regulations Issued as Biden Administration Departs

The U.S. Commerce Department and other regulatory agencies published regulations at a furious pace as the Biden administration came to a close this month. These new regulations appear to be primarily aimed at restricting...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

New export controls on AI model weights and advanced computing integrated circuits -- supply chain complexity increases

On January 15, 2025, the US Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published an interim final rule (IFR) that imposes new controls on advanced computing integrated circuits (Advanced ICs) and certain...more

Mintz - Antitrust Viewpoints

Out with a Bang: President Biden Ends Final Week in Office with Three AI Actions — AI: The Washington Report

President Biden’s final week in office included three AI actions — a new rule on chip and AI model export controls, an executive order on AI infrastructure and data centers, and an executive order on cybersecurity. On...more

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Drone Alert! BIS Seeks Comments From Industry on How to Secure the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Supply Chain

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The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on January 3, 2025, seeking public input to inform the potential development of a rule to secure...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

New Rules Further Restrict China’s Access to Semiconductor Technology

On December 2, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued two new rules further restricting China’s capability to produce advanced semiconductors. One final rule (the “Entity List...more

Perkins Coie

Department of Commerce Adopts Final Rule Restricting Tech and Telecom Supply Chain Transactions With Foreign Adversaries

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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), issued its much anticipated Final Rule under Executive Order 13873, Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain (EO...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Most AI National Security Regs Likely To Remain in Place Under the Next Administration

With the rapid commercialization of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, the Biden administration has been grappling with its implications, including its potential impact on national security. Several departments have...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

US AI Industry Reporting for Duty: BIS Rule Would Require Quarterly Filings for ‘Dual-Use’ AI Models and Computing Clusters

On September 11, 2024, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a proposed rule that would require U.S. persons to report certain activities related to the development or acquisition of...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Access Control and Emerging Tech Remain Top Priorities in BIS Regulatory Agenda

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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has published its spring 2024 regulatory agenda along with the rest of the Commerce Department. Of note is the continued focus on access to emerging technology, particularly relating...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

New BIS Rule Imposes Stringent Export Control Restrictions Targeting Large Number of OFAC-Sanctioned Parties

On March 21, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by imposing “end user” export control restrictions against...more

Mayer Brown

Commerce Considers ICTS-related Rules to Address Connected Vehicle Risks

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On March 1, 2024, the US Department of Commerce’s (“Commerce”) Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking1 (the “Notice”) seeking public comments on potential regulation of the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Commerce Department Seeks Comment on Restrictions on ‘Connected Vehicle’ Components From ‘Foreign Adversaries’

The U.S. Department of Commerce is soliciting comment on possible restrictions on “connected vehicle” components obtained from “foreign adversaries.” On March 1, 2024, the department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Defense Trade Controls: State and Commerce Departments Begin 2023 with Regulatory Focus on Defense Services and Other Updates

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The U.S. Department of State (State Department) and U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce Department), have recently previewed, proposed or finalized changes to relevant trade controls. These new regulatory updates include...more

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