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HR 8202In committeeTradehouse

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

Introduced Apr 6, 2026 by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie

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Latest action · Apr 22, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
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What it does

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.)

Summary by the Congressional Research Service.

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