S. 5380 is a bill that aims to establish a ten-year statute of limitations for violations of export control laws as outlined in the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. This means that individuals or entities accused of such violations would only be subject to legal action within ten years of the alleged offense.
S. 5380 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Jon Husted (Republican) and is currently listed as “Introduced”. It is classified under the Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area, one of 57 bills in that area we track this Congress.
Jon Husted is the sponsor of 18 bills in our database this Congress, so S. 5380 is part of a broader legislative agenda rather than a one-off proposal.
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates S. 5380 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Foreign Trade and International Finance is 1.9/10.
Supporters of S. 5380 argue that establishing a clear statute of limitations will provide clarity and fairness in enforcement, allowing businesses to operate with a better understanding of their legal risks. Proponents believe this will encourage compliance with export regulations and foster a more stable trade environment.
Critics of S. 5380 express concerns that a ten-year statute of limitations could undermine national security by limiting the time frame in which violations can be prosecuted. They argue that this could potentially allow serious violations to go unpunished, thereby weakening the enforcement of export control laws.
The analysis of Bill S. 5380, which pertains to a ten-year statute of limitations for export control violations, reveals no direct industry overlaps with the sponsor Jon Husted's top donor industries. Husted's primary financial support comes from the health professionals sector, contributing a substantial $240 million, and the retired sector, with $75 million. Given that these industries do not have a direct connection to export control or related regulatory matters, the potential for conflicts of interest appears minimal. Voters should be aware that while campaign contributions can influence legislative priorities, in this case, the lack of overlap suggests that the bill is unlikely to be swayed by the interests of Husted's major donors.
Top industries funding Jon Husted, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
What does S. 5380 do?
S. 5380 is a bill that aims to establish a ten-year statute of limitations for violations of export control laws as outlined in the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. This means that individuals or entities accused of such violations would only be subject to legal action within ten years of the alleged offense.
Has S. 5380 received a floor vote?
No roll-call vote on S. 5380 is recorded in our database yet. Its current status is “Introduced”.
Does S. 5380 have a conflict of interest?
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates S. 5380 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Foreign Trade and International Finance is 1.9/10. This score reflects overlap between the sponsor’s campaign funding, lobbying activity, and the industries the bill affects. It is a transparency indicator, not an accusation.
What is the status of S. 5380?
S. 5380 is currently “Introduced” as of our last update on August 20, 2026.
Who sponsored S. 5380?
S. 5380 was sponsored by Jon Husted (Republican).
