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To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to increase the civil penalties that may be imposed under such Act.
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.
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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
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5853
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5853
Primary Policy Focus
Foreign Trade and International FinanceAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5853
To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to increase the civil penalties that may be imposed under such Act.
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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