Establish security standards for remote access software used by federal agencies to protect government networks from cyber threats.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Remote Access Security Act?
The House passed H.R. 2683 on January 11, 2026, and the bill now sits with the Senate. The Senate must act next to move the bill out of committee, but the binding constraint is the need for 60 votes to advance legislation. History shows that many bills passed by the House never receive a vote in the Senate.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Remote Access Security Act (H.R. 2683 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: The Senate · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8152 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8152 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Michael Lawler (R-NY)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
