H.R. 8202 is a bill that proposes an amendment to the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. The main focus of this amendment is to establish a ten-year statute of limitations for violations related to export controls. This means that legal action can be taken against individuals or entities for export control violations for up to ten years after the violation has occurred.
Supporters of H.R. 8202 argue that extending the statute of limitations to ten years for export control violations enhances national security by allowing more time to investigate and prosecute complex cases. This longer timeframe is seen as beneficial for holding violators accountable and ensuring compliance with export regulations, which is crucial for protecting sensitive technologies and maintaining international trade standards.
Critics of the bill express concerns that a ten-year statute of limitations might lead to prolonged legal uncertainties for businesses involved in international trade. They argue that this could increase compliance costs and create a chilling effect on legitimate export activities, as companies might face extended periods of potential liability. Additionally, some believe that the extended timeframe could burden the judicial system with old cases that are difficult to prosecute effectively due to the passage of time.
Based on the available data, there appears to be a low risk of conflict of interest between the sponsor's donors and the subject matter of the bill. The bill, H.R. 8202, is related to export control violations, but none of the sponsor's top donor industries seem to have a direct overlap with this subject matter. However, it is worth noting that there is lobbying activity in this bill's policy area. The disclosed amounts include $70,000 from Verano Holdings LLC, and $10,000 and $30,000 from Private Care Association Inc and College of Healthcare Information Management Executives respectively. The rest of the lobbying entities have undisclosed amounts. However, none of these entities appear to have a direct connection to the bill's subject matter or to the sponsor's top donors, suggesting a low risk of conflict of interest.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN RIVERS ACTION FUND | AMERICAN RIVERS ACTION FUND | $120,000 |
| VERANO HOLDINGS LLC | VERANO HOLDINGS LLC | $70,000 |
| COLLEGE OF HEALTHCARE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVES | COLLEGE OF HEALTHCARE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVES | $30,000 |
| WINDOW COVERING MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION | NORTHSTAR EK LLC | $30,000 |
| SHINE TECHNOLOGIES | NORTHSTAR EK LLC | $30,000 |
| PRIVATE CARE ASSOCIATION INC | HOLLRAH LLC | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICERS AND ADVISORS | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICERS AND ADVISORS | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WORKFORCE BOARDS | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WORKFORCE BOARDS | undisclosed |
| MYSTERY SHOPPING PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION, INC. | HOLLRAH LLC | undisclosed |
| COALITION TO PRESERVE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS | HOLLRAH LLC | undisclosed |
| TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND | SACHS MEDIA. INC. | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL GRANGE OF THE ORDER OF PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY | THE NATIONAL GRANGE OF THE ORDER OF PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY | undisclosed |
| SYENSQO USA LLC | RIDGELINE ADVOCACY GROUP LLC | undisclosed |
| PUEBLO OF JEMEZ | DENTONS US LLP | undisclosed |
| INVIVYD, INC. | KING & SPALDING LLP | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
