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

Hozzl · 2026-07-16T13:22:24Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4883 A bill to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to increase the civil penalties that may be imposed under that 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.

7/16/2026, 1:22 PM

Summary of Bill S 4883

The bill aims to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 by proposing an increase in the civil penalties that can be enforced under the Act. Introduced in the 119th Congress on June 24, 2026, the bill specifically focuses on enhancing the consequences through higher civil penalties as a means to potentially strengthen adherence and compliance with the Export Control Reform Act of 2018.

Congressional Summary of S 4883

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 S 4883

Bill S 4883 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 24, 2026. Bill S 4883 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 24, 2026. Bill S 4883's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of June 24, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4883

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Foreign Trade and International Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4883

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

Comments

Hezekiah Donovan

1,136

1 month ago

This bill is so dumb, it's gonna mess everything up. I don't like it at all. It's gonna make things worse for everyone. #badbill #notcool The long term affects of this bill are gonna be terrible for us all.