This bill prohibits the federal government from charging fees in connection with export licenses issued under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. It requires the Department of Commerce to return all fees previously collected from license holders within 30 days of the bill's enactment. The bill's sponsors argue that export fees violate the Constitution, which explicitly prohibits taxes or duties on articles exported from any state, and that existing law already prohibits such fees. The legislation affects companies and individuals who hold or seek export licenses, particularly those involved in semiconductor and dual-use technology exports. The bill includes specific language clarifying that it does not authorize any semiconductor export fees and emphasizes that export control decisions should be based on national security and economic competitiveness assessments rather than fee collection.
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