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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.

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
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5853

Primary Policy Focus

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Alternate 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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