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

USA119th CongressS-4883| Senate 
| Updated: 6/24/2026
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (1)
Andy Kim (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018, significantly increasing the civil penalties that can be imposed for violations. The primary change involves raising the maximum statutory civil penalty from $300,000 to $1,200,000 per violation. Furthermore, the bill increases the transaction-based penalty from twice the value of the transaction to four times the value of the transaction . These enhanced penalties aim to strengthen enforcement against illicit export activities. The amendments will apply to any violations of the Act, or its associated regulations, orders, or licenses, that are committed on or after the date of the bill's enactment.
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Apr 22, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5853
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Jun 24, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • April 22, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5853
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.


  • June 24, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 24, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5853: To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to increase the civil penalties that may be imposed under such Act.

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

USA119th CongressS-4883| Senate 
| Updated: 6/24/2026
This bill proposes to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018, significantly increasing the civil penalties that can be imposed for violations. The primary change involves raising the maximum statutory civil penalty from $300,000 to $1,200,000 per violation. Furthermore, the bill increases the transaction-based penalty from twice the value of the transaction to four times the value of the transaction . These enhanced penalties aim to strengthen enforcement against illicit export activities. The amendments will apply to any violations of the Act, or its associated regulations, orders, or licenses, that are committed on or after the date of the bill's enactment.
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Timeline
Apr 22, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5853
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Jun 24, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • April 22, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5853
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.


  • June 24, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 24, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (1)
Andy Kim (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5853: To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to increase the civil penalties that may be imposed under such Act.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted