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Stay informed about the latest updates on BIS.gov. Explore new content, enhancements, and tools, and provide feedback to help us improve your website experience.

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What's new on BIS.gov?

Here you’ll find our release notes — summaries of bug fixes, new features, and other updates introduced in each release —  as well as plans for future changes.

  • Current fiscal year releases

    This page includes releases from September 2025 - August 2026.

  • Prior fiscal year releases

    This page includes releases from September 2024 - August 2025.

  • Roadmap of future releases

    This page includes features and bug fixes we plan to tackle in the future.

Want to report a bug or request a feature you don't see on the roadmap? 
Submit anonymous feedback using the "Feedback" button at the bottom of the screen or send an email to BISWebsiteTeam@bis.doc.gov for a response. We regularly review your feedback to help prioritize and adjust our website to better serve the export community.

Want to report a bug or request a feature you don't see on the roadmap? 

We regularly review your feedback to help prioritize and adjust our website to better serve the export community.

Submit anonymous feedback using the "Feedback" button at the bottom of the screen 

Send an email to BISWebsiteTeam@bis.doc.gov for a response.

Helpful tutorials

Below you'll find tutorials on major features.

  • Overview

    In this video, we'll review an overview of the latest updates to bis.gov, including faster load times, improved global search, and new features. We'll also show you how to provide feedback and help improve the site.

  • Interactive Commerce Control List (CCL)

    • Search and filter Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) within the category and product groups of the Commerce Control List, Supplement No. 1 to Part 774 of the EAR.
    • Access this tool in the Licensing section under Classify your item.

  • Interactive Commerce Country Chart

    • Filter the destination(s) you plan to export to and review the Reasons for Control listed in the Commerce Country Chart, Supplement No. 1 to Part 738 of the EAR.
    • Access this tool in the Licensing section under Country guidance.

  • Interactive Country Groups

  • Federal Register Notice Table

    • Explore BIS Federal Register Notices from 2002 to present and discover the new features that make it easier to review and stay up-to-date on regulatory changes.

    • Access this table from the News & Updates global drop-down menu.