To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to provide for a ten-year statute of limitations for export control violations.

Summary

This bill extends from 5 to 10 years the statute of limitations for civil and criminal violations of U.S. export control laws. The bill also specifies that the commencement of an action, suit, or proceeding includes the issuance of a charging letter. (A charging letter is a formal notification by the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security that a company or individual is under investigation for an apparent violation of export administration laws or regulations.)

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Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

House Committee on Foreign Affairs · U.S. House of Representatives

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Related bills

• S. 5380A bill to provide for a ten-year statute of limitations for export control violations under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018.Identical bill

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Full history

1. Apr 22, 2026

   Committee vote

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

2. Apr 22, 2026

   Committee vote

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

3. Apr 22, 2026

   Committee vote

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

4. Apr 22, 2026

   Reported out of committee

   Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.

5. Apr 22, 2026

   Introduced

   Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.

   U.S. House

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