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Proposal:A bill to provide for a ten-year statute of limitations for export control violations under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018.

Geographic Scope
National

Description

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.)

Bill Title

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

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2026-08-07: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • 2026-08-07: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.