What This Bill Does · Plain English
Summary · Congress.gov
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.)
Action Timeline
2026-04-22
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
2026-04-22
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025-10-28
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2025-10-28
Introduced in House
2025-10-28
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.5853 pass?
HR.5853 is still alive. Current stage: REPORTED. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does HR.5853 do?
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 infla…
Who sponsored HR.5853?
HR.5853 was sponsored by Keith Self (R-Texas).
Full Bill Text
119 HR 5853 IH: To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to increase the civil penalties that may be imposed under such Act. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-10-28 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5853 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 28, 2025 Mr. Self (for himself and Mr. McCaul ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to increase the civil penalties that may be imposed under such Act. 1. Increase of civil penalties under Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (a) In general Section 1760(c)(1)(A) of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 ( 50 U.S.C. 4819(c)(1)(A) ) is amended— (1) by striking $300,000 and inserting $1,200,000 ; and (2) by striking twice the value of the transaction and inserting four times the value of the transaction . (b) Applicability This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall apply with respect to a violation of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 ( 50 U.S.C. 4801 et seq. ) or any regulation, order, or license issued under such Act, committed on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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