This bill extends the statute of limitations for prosecuting export control violations to ten years. Currently, there is no specified time limit in federal law for when the government must bring charges or civil enforcement actions against companies or individuals who violate export controls, which can create uncertainty about legal exposure. The bill would establish a clear ten-year deadline for both civil penalties and criminal prosecutions, measured from the date the violation occurred. This affects businesses engaged in international trade, exporters, and government enforcement agencies like the Commerce and Treasury Departments. The bill requires no new funding and would take effect once signed into law, applying to violations committed going forward.
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