However, Congress would need to approve the creation of a single export licensing agency and the consolidation of enforcement authority.

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U.S. export laws already require licensing for the sale or export of certain electronic surveillance technology overseas.

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DCMS, which will be led by Tessa Jowell, also covers the National Lottery, export licensing of cultural goods, broadcasting (it oversees the BBC's licence fee settlement) film, press freedom and tourism.

BBC: Tessa Blackstone