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

This bill (HR 5853) increases civil penalties for violations of U.S. export control laws. It raises the maximum fixed fine under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 from $300,000 to $1.2 million and increases the penalty multiplier from "twice the value" of the transaction to "four times the value." These changes directly affect businesses or individuals who export restricted items without proper authorization. The higher penalties apply to violations occurring on or after the bill's enactment date.