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