To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to provide for a ten-year statute of limitations for export control violations.
Sponsored By: Representative Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]
In Committee
Summary
Ten-year statute of limitations. This bill would add a new subsection to Section 1760 of the Export Control Reform Act to require that civil enforcement actions for export-control violations be commenced within ten years of the violation and that criminal indictments or informations be filed within ten years after the latest violation, with the issuance of a charging letter counting as commencing a civil action.
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Bill Overview
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10-year limit on export enforcement
If enacted, this bill would set a 10-year statute of limitations for enforcement under section 1760 of the Export Control Reform Act. Civil actions to collect fines, penalties, or forfeitures would have to be started within 10 years of the date of the violation, and starting a civil case would include sending a charging letter. Criminal prosecutions would be barred unless an indictment is found or an information is filed within 10 years after the latest date of the violation on which the charge is based. The rule would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]
PA • R
Cosponsors
Castro (TX)
TX • D
Sponsored 4/6/2026
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
NY • R
Sponsored 4/20/2026
Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]
CA • D
Sponsored 4/23/2026
Roll Call Votes
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