H.R. 8202: To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to provide for a ten-year statute of limitations for export control violations.
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 | 2026-04-06 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7] |
| Policy area | Foreign Trade and International Finance |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2026-04-22 — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-21 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2026-04-06):
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.)
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Joaquin Castro | D TX (original cosponsor) 2026-04-06 |
| Michael Lawler | R NY 2026-04-20 |
| Brad Sherman | D CA 2026-04-23 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 8202 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 8202?
H.R. 8202 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 provide for a ten-year statute of limitations for export control violations..
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 8202 are available on congress.gov.
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