To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to increase the civil penalties that may be imposed under such Act.
- Last Action
- 4/22/2026
Actions
- 2026-04-22Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
- 2026-04-22Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-10-28Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 2025-10-28Introduced in House
- 2025-10-28Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2025-10-28 (00)
This bill increases civil penalties for violations of U.S. export control laws.
Specifically, the bill increases the maximum statutory civil penalty for each violation of any regulation, order, or license issued under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA) to $1.2 million or four times the value of the transaction, whichever is greater. (Currently, the maximum statutory civil penalty for each violation of ECRA is $300,000 or twice the value of the transaction, whichever is greater. The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security adjusts this maximum amount annually for inflation.)
Cosponsors (2)
- Michael McCaul (R-TX)
- Michael Lawler (R-NY)
Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Civil actions and liability
- Customs enforcement
- Trade restrictions
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