Bill · S. 2040· Senate(119-S-2040)
Connected Vehicle National Security Review Act
- Introduced
- 6/11/2025
- Last activity
- 6/11/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Elissa Slotkin
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services (OICTS) within the Bureau of Industry and Security at the Department of Commerce. The office is tasked with identifying and preventing undue risks from specific transactions, particularly those involving connected vehicles. It grants the Secretary of Commerce broad authority to review, mitigate, or prohibit transactions involving entities or jurisdictions of concern. To support these efforts, the Secretary can issue regulations for specific classes of transactions and require investigative actions. The bill also mandates annual risk assessments from the Director of National Intelligence. Finally, it outlines strict enforcement powers, including significant criminal and civil penalties.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill significantly expands the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to review and prohibit transactions.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
The bill enhances national security by reviewing and mitigating risks in connected vehicle technologies.
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?+3
The bill implements new regulatory oversight on information and communications technology and services.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
The bill imposes significant compliance risks, potential transaction prohibitions, and severe financial penalties on businesses.
Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?-3
The bill grants broad investigative powers, including the ability to subpoena books and records, which may increase surveillance of certain transactions.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-2
The bill's broad investigative and enforcement powers may present challenges to traditional due process for entities under review.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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National Security and Infrastructure Protection: The Office is tasked with identifying and preventing undue risks related to the sabotage or subversion of ICTS, as well as risks to the security of United States critical infrastructure (Section 1785).
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Industry Education: The Office has a duty to educate industry and other partners regarding relevant risks (Section 1785A).
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Information Confidentiality: To protect sensitive data, any information or documents submitted to the Secretary that are not otherwise publicly available will not be released publicly, except as required by Federal law (Section 1785E).
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Industry Collaboration: The Secretary is required to establish a technical advisory committee that includes industry academic experts and representatives from private sector companies and industry associations (Section 1785E).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Significant Financial and Legal Penalties: Individuals or entities found in violation of this act face severe criminal penalties, including fines up to $1,000,000 and up to 20 years in prison, as well as civil penalties that can be twice the value of the transaction (Section 1785H).
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Broad Investigative Powers: The Secretary has the authority to require persons to furnish information under oath, conduct investigations, hold hearings, and use subpoenas to compel the production of books, contracts, or documents (Section 1785B).
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Risk of Transaction Prohibition: The Secretary has the power to prohibit transactions that are deemed to pose an undue risk that cannot be effectively mitigated (Section 1785B).
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Search and Seizure Authority: Enforcement officers may inspect, search, detain, or seize items or conveyances believed to be in violation of this part (Section 1785F).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Increases Big Tech Regulation+3Improves Data Privacy+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Improves Due Process-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5Increases Domestic Surveillance-3Improves International Trade-2
- 4/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate
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Bernie MorenoRepublican · Ohio