Bill Detail
H.R. 8202
Congress: 119
Title
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.)
Sponsor
Rep. Ryan Mackenzie [R-PA-7]
Status
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Status as of Aug 4, 6:48 PM · synced 9d ago
Introduced
2026-04-06
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Bill Engagement
This bill extends from 5 to 10 years the statute of limitations for civil and criminal violations of U.S. export control laws.