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HR 2683 · 119th Congress · HouseIn committee

Remote Access Security Act

Provisional: our plain-language summary, pending review.

In plain language: This bill expands U.S. export controls to restrict foreign access to sensitive American technologies over the internet and cloud networks. Under current law, export rules focus mainly on physically shipping hardware or sending software files abroad. This change allows the federal government to require licenses or ban foreign entities from remotely using high-tech systems—such as advanced artificial intelligence chips and cloud servers—that remain physically located within the United States.

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People affected—not determinable from the text provided; applies to commercial entities providing cloud/network access and foreign persons accessing controlled technology, but no specific counts are cited.
Fiscal magnitude—CBO cost estimate published (H.R. 2683, Remote Access Security Act, 2025-04-30); dollar figure pending review extraction — see receipt
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Issues

What this bill touches.

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Who it affects

Who it helps · who it burdens.

Provisional: our reading of who it affects, pending review.

Who it helps

  • Department of CommerceGranted expanded statutory authority to regulate, license, monitor, investigate, and penalize unauthorized remote access to U.S.-controlled items under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (Sec. 2).provisional

Who it burdens

  • U.S. cloud computing and technology service providersSubject to export control regulations, licensing requirements, screening, and civil or criminal penalties if they provide foreign entities or persons with remote access to U.S.-controlled items via networks, the internet, or cloud computing services (Sec. 2).provisional
  • Foreign individuals and companies accessing U.S. technology remotelyFace new federal export restrictions, licensing hurdles, and potential enforcement penalties when attempting to remotely access U.S.-controlled technology, software, or equipment through internet or cloud platforms (Sec. 2).provisional

Dollar-level funding (FEC sector totals) is coming in a later phase.

What it does

The provisions, in plain language.

Provisional: our reading of what the bill does, pending review.

  1. Expands federal export control authority to regulate and restrict foreign individuals and companies from remotely accessing U.S.-controlled technology, software, or equipment through network connections, the internet, or cloud computing services.

    Sec. 2(1)–(3)provisional

  2. Authorizes the Department of Commerce to require export licenses, impose conditions, and screen transactions that provide or facilitate remote access to controlled U.S. items.

    Sec. 2(4)–(7)provisional

  3. Applies export control enforcement powers, investigations, and civil and criminal penalties to unauthorized remote access to controlled items or providing such access without a permit.

    Sec. 2(8)–(10)provisional

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The record

How members voted on Remote Access Security Act.

Recorded roll calls on this bill, most recent first. Open one to see each member's position.

  • House · Jan 12, 2026 · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY

    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed

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Timeline

How it moved.

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  1. Jan 13, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  2. Jan 12, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jan 12, 2026On 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)
  4. Jan 12, 2026Passed/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)
  5. Jan 12, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H645-646)
  6. Jan 12, 2026At 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.
  7. Jan 12, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2683.
  8. Jan 12, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H621-623)
  9. Jan 12, 2026Mr. Lawler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  10. Apr 9, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0.
  11. Apr 9, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  12. Apr 7, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  13. Apr 7, 2025Introduced in House
  1. Jan 13, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  2. Jan 12, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Jan 12, 2026On 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)
  4. Jan 12, 2026Passed/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)
  5. Apr 9, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0.
  6. Apr 7, 2025Introduced in House

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Civic Herald. “Remote Access Security Act (H.R. 2683, 119th Congress).” https://civicherald.app/bills/119-hr-2683. Congress.gov record as of Jul 13, 2026.

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