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US HB5853
Bill
Status
10/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Keith Self
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum civil penalty for export control violations from $300,000 to $1,200,000 per violation under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018
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Doubles the transaction-based penalty multiplier from twice the value of the transaction to four times the value of the transaction
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Amendments apply only to violations committed on or after the date of enactment (not retroactive)
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Introduced October 28, 2025 by Rep. Mast and Rep. McCaul, referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
Legislative Description
To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to increase the civil penalties that may be imposed under such Act.
Foreign trade and international finance
Last Action
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
4/22/2026