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ARTICLE · 01 MAY 2026

BIS Budget Request (FY2027): Expect Tougher Export Control Enforcement

Torres Trade Law, PLLC
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The Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has requested $450 million for fiscal year 2027, nearly double its previous budget, with plans to add 290 export enforcement agents and expand overseas operations. This significant expansion signals a more aggressive approach to export control enforcement, with implications for companies engaged in international trade involving strategic technologies and higher-risk jurisdictions.

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Olga Torres
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The Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security’s (BIS) fiscal year 2027 (FY2027) budget request, issued in April 2026, indicates how the Trump administration plans to approach export control and trade enforcement in the near future. While Congress will ultimately determine final funding levels, the administration’s proposal points to a continued expansion of enforcement capacity and a broader role for export controls in economic and national security policy.

Additional Funds and Personnel Requested

BIS asked for $450 million in FY2027, representing a notable increase over FY2026’s enacted level of $235 million. Approximately $255 million of the $450 million is specifically earmarked for export enforcement operations. The request also includes funding for 1,077 positions, reflecting a meaningful expansion of BIS’s workforce.

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