To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to provide for a ten-year statute of limitations for export control violations.
U.S. Congress · HR8202 ·
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Introduced 2026-04-06. Latest action: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Summary (plain-language)
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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Action History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 2026-04-22 | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0. |
| 2026-04-06 | Introduced in House |
| 2026-04-06 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |