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H.R. 5853

Reported by Committee

To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to increase the civil penalties that may be imposed under such Act.

Introduced 10/28/2025•119th Congress•House
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Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.

4/22/2026 • House

Summary

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.)

Introduced in House • 10/28/2025

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityCustoms enforcementTrade restrictions

CBO Cost Estimates (1)

H.R. 5853, a bill to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to increase the civil penalties that may be imposed under such Act

As ordered reported by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on April 22, 2026

Published: August 28, 2026

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (3)

Party Breakdown

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Sponsor

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Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3]

Republican • TX-3

Sponsored 10/28/2025

Cosponsors (2)

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Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]

R-TX-10

Joined 10/28/2025

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Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

R-NY-17

Joined 4/20/2026

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

October 28, 2025

Committee Review

April 22, 2026

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.

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Introduced in House10/28/2025
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Related Bills (1)

S. 4883

A bill to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to increase the civil penalties that may be imposed under that Act.

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Committee

Foreign Affairs Committee

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Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReported by Committee
Cosponsors2
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Sources and method

· Record updated Sep 19, 2026
  • Congress.govLibrary of Congress
    Status, actions, sponsors, cosponsors, committees and text
    Record updated Sep 19, 2026 · Loaded Oct 31, 2026, 5:54 PM ET
  • CRS bill summaryCongressional Research Service, via Congress.gov
    Official summary
    Summary of the “Introduced in House” version, Oct 28, 2025 · Loaded Oct 31, 2026, 5:54 PM ET
  • CBO cost estimatesCongressional Budget Office
    Cost estimates
    Latest estimate Aug 28, 2026 · Loaded Oct 31, 2026, 5:54 PM ET
  • USAspending.govU.S. Department of the Treasury
    Related Federal Spending section
  • FEC filingsFederal Election Commission
    Funding & Lobbying section
  • Lobbying disclosures (LDA)Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House
    Funding & Lobbying section

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