OPENING THE RECORD
OPENING THE RECORD
S. 5380 · 119TH CONGRESS
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CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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.)
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