Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce
International Trade and DevelopmentVirginia, United States51-200 Employees
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is a U.S. government agency within the Department of Commerce responsible for administering export control laws and regulations governing dual-use items, software, and technology. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, BIS serves as a regulatory authority that determines how sensitive goods and technologies may be traded or transferred internationally, with the aim of safeguarding national security and supporting U.S. foreign policy interests. The agency operates within the international trade and development landscape, addressing compliance needs for entities engaged in exporting or handling controlled items. BIS is part of the U.S. federal government framework focused on security-related aspects of international commerce and technology transfer. A recent development noted in industry news involves the government initiating a Section 232 investigation related to the impact on national security from certain truck imports and parts, reflecting BIS’s involvement in broader trade-security considerations affecting the manufacturing and transportation sectors.