H.R. 5853: To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to increase the civil penalties that may be imposed under such Act.
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-10-28 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] |
| Policy area | Foreign Trade and International Finance |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2026-04-22 — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-17 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-10-28):
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.)
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Michael T. McCaul | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-10-28 |
| Michael Lawler | R NY 2026-04-20 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 5853 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 5853?
H.R. 5853 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to increase the civil penalties that may be imposed under such Act..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 5853 are available on congress.gov.
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