Remote Access Security Act
- Introduced Apr 7
- Committee Apr 7
- Passed House Jan 12
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Summary
Remote Access Security Act
Full summary2 paragraphs
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.
Library of Congress summary, Apr 7, 2025
- Introduced in HouseApr 7, 2025
Actions
- SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.Jan 13, 2026
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Jan 12, 2026
- HouseOn 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, 2026
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H645-646)Jan 12, 2026
- HouseAt 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, 2026
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2683.Jan 12, 2026
- HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H621-623)Jan 12, 2026
- HouseMr. Lawler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.Jan 12, 2026
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldApr 9, 2025
- HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0.Apr 9, 2025
- HouseIntroduced in HouseApr 7, 2025
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.Apr 7, 2025
Bill record
Text versions3
- Referred in SenateJan 13, 2026PDF: Referred in Senate
- Engrossed in HouseJan 12, 2026PDF: Engrossed in House
- Introduced in HouseApr 7, 2025PDF: Introduced in House
Committees2
- Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs CommitteeReferred To Jan 13, 2026
- House Foreign Affairs CommitteeMarkup By Apr 9, 2025Referred To, Apr 7, 2025
Sponsor and cosponsors17 cosponsors
- Rep. Michael Lawler (R-NY-17)Sponsor, Apr 7, 2025
- Bill Huizenga (R-MI-4)OriginalJoined Apr 7, 2025
- Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30)OriginalJoined Apr 7, 2025
- John Moolenaar (R-MI-2)OriginalJoined Apr 7, 2025
- Richard McCormick (R-GA-7)OriginalJoined Apr 7, 2025
- Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37)OriginalJoined Apr 7, 2025
- Brad Sherman (D-CA-32)Joined Apr 8, 2025
- Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24)Joined Apr 8, 2025
- Jonathan Jackson (D-IL-1)Joined Apr 8, 2025
- Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-8)Joined Apr 8, 2025
- Young Kim (R-CA-40)Joined Apr 8, 2025
- Michael Baumgartner (R-WA-5)Joined Apr 29, 2025
- Sarah McBride (D-DE)Joined May 8, 2025
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1)Joined Jun 4, 2025
- Gabe Amo (D-RI-1)Joined Jul 15, 2025
- Eugene Vindman (D-VA-7)Joined Sep 10, 2025
- Susie Lee (D-NV-3)Joined Sep 30, 2025
- Keith Self (R-TX-3)Joined Oct 8, 2025
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports1
- CBO: H.R. 2683, Remote Access Security ActApr 30, 2025As ordered reported by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on April 9, 2025
Titles2
- Remote Access Security ActShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
- To provide for control of remote access of items under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018.Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Subjects4
Related bills0
No related bills listed
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.