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

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Explore the details of House Bill 5853 To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to increase the civil penalties that may be imposed under such Act. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Foreign Trade and International Finance. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/24/2026, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5853

The bill "To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to increase the civil penalties that may be imposed under such Act" (H.R. 5853) was introduced in the 119th Congress on October 28, 2025. The bill aims to raise the civil penalties permissible under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. The proposed legislation likely seeks to enhance enforcement mechanisms related to export controls by allowing for higher fines to be imposed on violators. For more details, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5853/BILLS-119hr5853ih.pdf.

Congressional Summary of HR 5853

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.)

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Current Status of Bill HR 5853

Bill HR 5853 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 28, 2025. Bill HR 5853 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on October 28, 2025. Bill HR 5853's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0. as of April 22, 2026