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Congress·Passed House·about 2 months ago

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

Also known as: Remote Access Security Act

Legislative Progress

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Impacts

Negative Impacts(2)
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Hurts
Undocumented
Hurts
Mixed Impacts(3)
Visa Holder
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Green Card
Neutral
Federal Employee
Neutral

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • It gives the government clearer power to write rules and enforce penalties if a business provides remote access to controlled items without permission.
  • 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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Milestones

3 milestones4 actions
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
22
Democrat
202 – 0 · 11
Republican
167 – 22 · 28
View full roll call

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The Information·about 2 months ago

The US House passes a bipartisan bill that expands export controls to restrict Chinese companies' remote access to US AI chips

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Remote Access Security Act

Bill NumberHR 2683
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(17)
D: 9R: 8

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