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

USA119th CongressHR-8202| House 
| Updated: 4/22/2026
Ryan Mackenzie

Ryan Mackenzie

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (3)
Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 by establishing a ten-year statute of limitations for all export control violations. This means that any civil action for the enforcement of fines, penalties, or forfeitures must be commenced, including through the issuance of a charging letter, no later than 10 years after the date of the violation. For criminal offenses under the Act, the bill specifies that no person shall be prosecuted unless the indictment is found or the information is instituted within 10 years after the latest date of the violation. This amendment aims to set a clear and consistent time limit for pursuing legal action against individuals or entities that violate export control regulations.
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Timeline
Apr 6, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 22, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Apr 22, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • April 6, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • April 22, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.


  • April 22, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Civil actions and liabilityTrade restrictions

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

USA119th CongressHR-8202| House 
| Updated: 4/22/2026
This bill proposes to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 by establishing a ten-year statute of limitations for all export control violations. This means that any civil action for the enforcement of fines, penalties, or forfeitures must be commenced, including through the issuance of a charging letter, no later than 10 years after the date of the violation. For criminal offenses under the Act, the bill specifies that no person shall be prosecuted unless the indictment is found or the information is instituted within 10 years after the latest date of the violation. This amendment aims to set a clear and consistent time limit for pursuing legal action against individuals or entities that violate export control regulations.
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Timeline
Apr 6, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 22, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Apr 22, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • April 6, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • April 22, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.


  • April 22, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ryan Mackenzie

Ryan Mackenzie

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (3)
Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityTrade restrictions