Bill · H.R. 2683· House(119-HR-2683)
Remote Access Security Act
- Introduced
- 4/7/2025
- Last activity
- 1/13/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Lawler
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 9
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
The Remote Access Security Act seeks to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. It introduces a specific definition for "remote access" regarding items subject to United States jurisdiction. This definition covers access by a foreign person through network connections, such as the internet or cloud services, from a different location. The bill expands various existing sections of the law to include the regulation of remote access alongside in-country transfers. These changes are triggered if the Secretary determines that using an item poses a serious risk to national security or foreign policy.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
The bill strengthens national security by providing tools to control remote access to sensitive items via network connections.
Does this give the federal government more power?+4
The bill expands the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to regulate remote access to controlled items.
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?+3
The act introduces new regulatory oversight for how tech-enabled remote access is handled for controlled items.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
Business owners may face new compliance costs and complexities related to remote access of controlled items.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?-2
New restrictions on remote access may create friction in international digital trade and technology sharing.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?-2
The expanded regulatory scope of export controls may create new compliance burdens for businesses utilizing cloud services.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: a fast-track vote, needing two-thirds to passPassed 369–22
The House sets aside its normal procedure to move quickly: no amendments, little debate, and a two-thirds bar instead of a simple majority. It is used for measures expected to be uncontroversial, so a bill that fails here failed despite broad expectations that it would not.
01/12/2026 · Roll call 13 · recorded as “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
-
National Security and Foreign Policy Protection: The Secretary can determine that the use of an item poses a serious risk to the nationals security or foreign policy of the United States, allowing for control of remote access to mitigate that risk (Section 2, paragraph 1).
-
Congressional Oversight: The Secretary of Commerce is required to keep appropriate congressional committees informed about anticipated regulations, including the national security risks addressed and how the regulations might impact the United States economy (Section 3, subsection a).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
-
Increased Regulatory Scope: The bill expands existing export control laws to include "remote access" of items, which may affect how items are accessed through networks, the internet, or cloud computing services (Section 2, paragraph 1).
-
Broad Definition of Access: The term "remote access" is defined to include access that is purposeful, knowing, reckless, or negligent (Section 2, paragraph 1).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4Improves Government Transparency+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Big Tech Regulation+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5Improves International Trade-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection-2
- 1/13/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 1/12/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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)
- 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)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H645-646)
- 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.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2683.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H621-623)
- Mr. Lawler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 10/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0.
- 4/8/2025
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 4/7/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Gabe AmoDemocrat · Rhode Island
Michael BaumgartnerRepublican · Washington
Jasmine CrockettDemocrat · Texas
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Bill HuizengaRepublican · Michigan
Jonathan JacksonDemocrat · Illinois
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Young KimRepublican · California
Sydney Kamlager-DoveDemocrat · California
Susie LeeDemocrat · Nevada
John MoolenaarRepublican · Michigan
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Brad ShermanDemocrat · California
Keith SelfRepublican · Texas
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia