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Remote Access Security Act

USA118th CongressHR-8152| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2024
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (4)
Richard McCormick (Republican)Jeff Jackson (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Remote Access Security Act This bill broadens the scope of the U.S. export control system to include remote access of controlled items if such access poses a serious risk to U.S. national security or foreign policy. Remote access means access to an item subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and included on the Commerce Control List 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, to use the functions of the item if such use may pose a serious risk to U.S. national security or foreign policy. This includes (1) training an artificial intelligence model that could, among other actions, substantially lower the barrier of entry for experts or nonexperts to design or use weapons of mass destruction or to enable offensive cyber operations through automated vulnerability discovery and exploitation; (2) accessing a quantum computer that could enable offensive cyber operations or other risks to national security; or (3) accessing hacking tools. 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 the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security to issue licenses and impose penalties related to remote access of controlled items.

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Timeline
Apr 29, 2024
Introduced in House
Apr 29, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 16, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 16, 2024
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 9, 2024
Mr. Barr moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 9, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5077-5078)
Sep 9, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8152.
Sep 9, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5077-5078)
Sep 9, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5077-5078)
Sep 9, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 10, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • April 29, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • April 29, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • May 16, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 16, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 9, 2024
    Mr. Barr moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 9, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5077-5078)


  • September 9, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8152.


  • September 9, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5077-5078)


  • September 9, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5077-5078)


  • September 9, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 10, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Computers and information technologyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsTrade restrictions

Remote Access Security Act

USA118th CongressHR-8152| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2024
Remote Access Security Act This bill broadens the scope of the U.S. export control system to include remote access of controlled items if such access poses a serious risk to U.S. national security or foreign policy. Remote access means access to an item subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and included on the Commerce Control List 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, to use the functions of the item if such use may pose a serious risk to U.S. national security or foreign policy. This includes (1) training an artificial intelligence model that could, among other actions, substantially lower the barrier of entry for experts or nonexperts to design or use weapons of mass destruction or to enable offensive cyber operations through automated vulnerability discovery and exploitation; (2) accessing a quantum computer that could enable offensive cyber operations or other risks to national security; or (3) accessing hacking tools. 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 the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security to issue licenses and impose penalties related to remote access of controlled items.

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Timeline
Apr 29, 2024
Introduced in House
Apr 29, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 16, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 16, 2024
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 9, 2024
Mr. Barr moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 9, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5077-5078)
Sep 9, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8152.
Sep 9, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5077-5078)
Sep 9, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5077-5078)
Sep 9, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 10, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • April 29, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • April 29, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • May 16, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 16, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 9, 2024
    Mr. Barr moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 9, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5077-5078)


  • September 9, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8152.


  • September 9, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5077-5078)


  • September 9, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5077-5078)


  • September 9, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 10, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (4)
Richard McCormick (Republican)Jeff Jackson (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Computers and information technologyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsTrade restrictions