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Remote Access Security Act

USA119th CongressHR-2683| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2026
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (17)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Richard McCormick (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the Remote Access Security Act, significantly amends the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to expand the scope of U.S. export controls. Its primary purpose is to bring the remote access of items under the jurisdiction of the United States by foreign persons within the regulatory framework. The bill specifically defines "remote access" as a foreign person accessing an item through a network connection, such as the internet or cloud computing services, from a location other than where the item is physically situated, or any other access specified by future regulations. The bill integrates remote access into various aspects of the existing export control regime, including U.S. policy, presidential authority, and the criteria for establishing and maintaining controls. It extends provisions related to licensing, enforcement, and violations to cover remote access, ensuring that unauthorized access to sensitive items is subject to the same scrutiny as physical exports and in-country transfers. This comprehensive update aims to bolster national security and foreign policy objectives by closing potential loopholes in current export control regulations.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8152
Remote Access Security Act
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 9, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0.
Dec 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3519
Introduced in Senate
Jan 12, 2026
Mr. Lawler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 12, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H621-623)
Jan 12, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jan 12, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2683.
Jan 12, 2026
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, 2026
Considered as unfinished business.
Jan 12, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H645-646)
Jan 12, 2026
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)
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Jan 12, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 13, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8152
    Remote Access Security Act


  • April 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • April 9, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 9, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0.


  • December 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3519
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 12, 2026
    Mr. Lawler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • January 12, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H621-623)


  • January 12, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • January 12, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2683.


  • January 12, 2026
    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.


  • January 12, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • January 12, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H645-646)


  • January 12, 2026
    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)
    View Vote


  • January 12, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 13, 2026
    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

USA119th CongressHR-2683| House 
| Updated: 1/13/2026
This legislation, titled the Remote Access Security Act, significantly amends the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to expand the scope of U.S. export controls. Its primary purpose is to bring the remote access of items under the jurisdiction of the United States by foreign persons within the regulatory framework. The bill specifically defines "remote access" as a foreign person accessing an item through a network connection, such as the internet or cloud computing services, from a location other than where the item is physically situated, or any other access specified by future regulations. The bill integrates remote access into various aspects of the existing export control regime, including U.S. policy, presidential authority, and the criteria for establishing and maintaining controls. It extends provisions related to licensing, enforcement, and violations to cover remote access, ensuring that unauthorized access to sensitive items is subject to the same scrutiny as physical exports and in-country transfers. This comprehensive update aims to bolster national security and foreign policy objectives by closing potential loopholes in current export control regulations.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8152
Remote Access Security Act
Apr 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 9, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 9, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0.
Dec 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3519
Introduced in Senate
Jan 12, 2026
Mr. Lawler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 12, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H621-623)
Jan 12, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jan 12, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2683.
Jan 12, 2026
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, 2026
Considered as unfinished business.
Jan 12, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H645-646)
Jan 12, 2026
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)
View Vote
Jan 12, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 13, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8152
    Remote Access Security Act


  • April 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • April 9, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 9, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0.


  • December 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3519
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 12, 2026
    Mr. Lawler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • January 12, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H621-623)


  • January 12, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • January 12, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2683.


  • January 12, 2026
    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.


  • January 12, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • January 12, 2026
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H645-646)


  • January 12, 2026
    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)
    View Vote


  • January 12, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 13, 2026
    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 (17)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Richard McCormick (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Susie Lee (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