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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Apr 22, 2026
BillsForeign Trade and International FinanceH.R. 5853Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 5853Out of CommitteeForeign Trade and International Finance

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

Sponsor: Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R-TX)2 cosponsorsIntroduced Oct 28, 2025
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Where it is in the process

Introduced
Oct 28
House committee
Apr 22
3
House floor
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4
Senate
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5
Signed
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What happens next: Cleared committee. Awaits a vote on the House floor.

Sponsor

Cosponsors (2)

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All Republican.

Activity timeline

Apr 22
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Apr 22
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Oct 28
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 28
Introduced in House
Oct 28
Introduced in House

In the news

Chairman Mast, HFAC, Advances MATCH Act - House.gov
U.S. Tech Export Controls Overhaul Reshapes AI &... - Legis1
Strengthening Export Controls: A Critical National Security Priority for Congress - American Enterprise Institute - AEI
Press Release: Congressman Brian Mast Calls for Action from Democrat Senators Amid Federal Shutdown - Quiver Quantitative
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