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Ban on Export License Fees and Mandatory Refund of Collected Charges.

This law completely prohibits the federal government from collecting any fees related to issuing or maintaining export licenses, providing financial relief for exporting businesses. This means companies will no longer incur these costs. Furthermore, all fees previously collected in this manner must be fully returned to the license holders within 30 days of the law taking effect.
Key points
The Federal Government is banned from collecting any fees, revenue-sharing, or monetary arrangements tied to obtaining or keeping an export license.
All fees previously collected from businesses for these licenses must be fully refunded to the license holders within 30 days.
The legislation reinforces the constitutional principle that prohibits taxes or duties on exported goods.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5955
Sponsor: Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]
Process start date: 2025-11-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

BIS License Fee Prohibition Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5955.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-11-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Federal Government is banned from collecting any fees, revenue-sharing, or monetary arrangements tied to obtaining or keeping an export license.
  • All fees previously collected from businesses for these licenses must be fully refunded to the license holders within 30 days.
  • The legislation reinforces the constitutional principle that prohibits taxes or duties on exported goods.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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