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

Hozzl · 2026-05-01T18:38:13Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8202 To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to provide for a ten-year statute of limitations for export control violations. 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.

5/1/2026, 6:38 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8202

The bill, designated as H.R. 8202 in the 119th Congress and introduced on April 6, 2026, aims to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 by proposing a ten-year statute of limitations for export control violations.

Congressional Summary of HR 8202

This bill extends from 5 to 10 years the statute of limitations for civil and criminal violations of U.S. export control laws. The bill also specifies that the commencement of an action, suit, or proceeding includes the issuance of a charging letter. (A charging letter is a formal notification by the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security that a company or individual is under investigation for an apparent violation of export administration laws or regulations.)

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Current Status of Bill HR 8202

Bill HR 8202 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 6, 2026. Bill HR 8202 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 6, 2026. Bill HR 8202's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0. as of April 22, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8202

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Foreign Trade and International Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8202

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

Comments

Yisroel Potter

1,020

3 months ago

How will this affect me?

Westyn Glover

1,082

3 months ago

Love this bill! Finally some accountability for export control violations. #USA #HR8202 🇺🇸👍

Tru Parsons

1,008

3 months ago

So glad they're finally cracking down on export control violations! How will this impact us?

Esteban Bryant

972

3 months ago

I don't get why they're making this change. It's like, why bother with this? It's just gonna make things more complicated. I mean, who even cares about this stuff anyway? It's not like it's gonna make a difference in my life. Just seems like a waste of time and resources to me.

Bryson Fitzgerald

936

3 months ago

I think this bill is a bad idea. It's gonna make it harder for people to be held accountable for breaking export control laws. That's not cool. We need to make sure that companies and individuals are following the rules when it comes to exporting stuff. This bill is just gonna make it easier for people to get away with shady stuff. Not a fan.