Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Apr 6, 2026
Step 2
Referred
Apr 6, 2026
Foreign Affairs
Step 3
Committee
Apr 22, 2026
Reported out
Step 4
House floor
Step 5
Senate
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
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.)
AmendmentAI
Timeline · 4 actions
Apr 22, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Apr 22, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 6, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.