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Keith Self (R-TX)

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

H.R. 5853 · House bill Foreign Trade and International Finance

A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors

Last activity — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

This bill proposes amendments to the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. The primary goal is to increase the civil penalties that can be imposed under that Act. Specifically, it seeks to raise a flat penalty amount from $300,000 to $1,200,000. It also aims to increase a transaction-based penalty from twice the value of the transaction to four times the value. These changes would apply to violations committed on or after the date this Act is enacted.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Scored +3

    Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

    The increased penalties serve as a stronger deterrent against illegal export activities that could affect trade integrity.

  • Scored +3

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill expands the federal government's ability to punish violators by significantly increasing civil penalty amounts.

  • Scored +2

    Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?

    Stronger penalties for export control violations help protect sensitive technologies that could be used in cyber warfare.

The opposite

  • Scored -4

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill increases the financial risk and potential liabilities for businesses that violate export control regulations.