The Bureau of Industry and Security has effectively shut down its technical advisory committees without telling most members, quietly ending its involvement in most of the joint industry-government groups that it has used for years to solicit expert feedback on export controls, Export Compliance Daily has learned.
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BIS Legislative Affairs Director Leaves Agency
Madison Hardimon has left his position as the legislative affairs director for the Bureau of Industry and Security to become the chief of staff for Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, he announced on LinkedIn last week. Hardimon first joined BIS in May after working as a House staffer for multiple years. A BIS spokesperson didn't immediately respond to a request for comment about whether the agency has filled Hardimon's role.
Former BIS Chief Counsel Joins Tech Firm
Nathan Swinton, former chief counsel at the Bureau of Industry and Security, has joined internet technology company Cloudflare as associate general counsel and director of regulatory strategy, he announced this week. Swinton left BIS in June, according to his LinkedIn page.
Trump Names State Department Nominees for Africa, Intelligence
President Donald Trump on Jan. 29 nominated Frank Garcia to be assistant secretary of state for African affairs and Michael Vance to be assistant secretary of state for intelligence and research. Garcia’s nomination was referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Vance’s was referred to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
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