Remote Access Security Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 7, 2025)
Remote Access Security Act
This bill broadens the scope of the U.S. export control system to include remote access of items. Remote access means (1) access to an item subject to the jurisdiction of the United States by a foreign person through a network connection, including the internet or a cloud computing service, from a location other than where the item is physically located; or (2) any other form of access specified in regulations promulgated by the Department of Commerce.
The Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA), which is implemented through the Export Administration Regulations, provides a permanent statutory basis for controlling the export of dual-use goods (e.g., items with both civilian and military uses) and certain military parts and components. This bill applies export controls under ECRA to remote access of items, thereby allowing Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security to issue licenses and impose penalties related to remote access of controlled items.
What just happenedJan 13, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Referred in SenateJan 13, 2026
- Engrossed in HouseJan 12, 2026
- Introduced in HouseApr 7, 2025
- Jan 13, 2026IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee - Jan 12, 2026FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jan 12, 2026FloorH37300
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 22 (Roll no. 13). (text: CR H621-622)
- Jan 12, 2026Floor8000
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 22 (Roll no. 13). (text: CR H621-622)
- Jan 12, 2026FloorH30000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H645-646)
- Jan 12, 2026FloorH37220
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- Jan 12, 2026FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2683.
- Jan 12, 2026FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H621-623)
- Jan 12, 2026FloorH30300
Mr. Lawler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Apr 9, 2025Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Apr 9, 2025Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Foreign Affairs Committee - Apr 7, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Apr 7, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 7, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House