Congress·Passed House·H.R. 2683

House Passes Remote Access Security Act to Treat Foreign Tech Logins as Exports

Remote Access Security Act

2 months ago·View on Congress.gov

Part of: U.S. Proposes Export Controls on Remote Access to Sensitive Technology

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

This bill treats some “log in from overseas” access like an export, meaning it can be regulated or blocked just like shipping the item abroad.
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“by inserting ``or remote access of such items'' after ``export of items'';”
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It targets cases where a foreign person can access U.S.-controlled tech through the internet or cloud services from a different location than the item.
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“access to an item subject to the jurisdiction of the United States 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;”
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Companies may need tighter controls on who can remotely view, use, or manage sensitive software, data, or equipment—especially for overseas staff, contractors, and customers.
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“the remote access of items subject to the jurisdiction of the United States by a foreign person.”
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It gives the government clearer power to write rules and enforce penalties if a business provides remote access to controlled items without permission.
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“any other form of access specified in regulations promulgated by the Secretary.”
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Most everyday people won’t notice direct changes, but jobs and services in tech, cloud, defense, and advanced manufacturing could face more sign-ins, checks, and delays.

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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

How this policy affects specific groups of people

Negative Impacts(2)

Immigrant

Hurts

Undocumented

Hurts

Mixed Impacts(3)

Visa Holder

Neutral

Green Card

Neutral

Federal Employee

Neutral

Milestones

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Apr 9, 2025House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0.

Apr 9, 2025House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Apr 7, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Apr 7, 2025

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

After the bill becomes law (timing depends on the rulemaking process).

Federal agencies update export-control rules to clearly cover “remote access.”

Companies that currently allow overseas logins may need to change their access settings, add screening steps, or apply for permission before granting access to certain tools or data.

As companies prepare for compliance, often before or soon after new rules take effect.

Companies tighten remote login controls for foreign users (location checks, identity checks, access limits).

Some people outside the U.S. may see blocked logins, reduced features, or slower account approvals when trying to use U.S.-based cloud tools.

Vote Results

1 vote

HousePassedProceduralJan 12, 2026

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

369

Democrat

202 – 0 · 11

Republican

167 – 22 · 28

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