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H.R. 2683 · 119th Congress

Remote Access Security Act

Passed HouseForeign Trade and International Finance
IntroducedApr 7, 2025
Passed HouseJan 12, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Jan 13, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The House passed it 369–22. In the House, Iowa's representatives split: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson did not vote, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn did not vote. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 2 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 2683 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 2 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Jan 13, 2026).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Control of remote access of items under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018
  • Sec. 3 Consultation with Congress
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

    From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, latest edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

    What it does

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    Remote Access Security Act

    This bill broadens the scope of the U.S. export control system to include remote access of items. Remote access means (1) 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; or (2) any other form of access specified in regulations promulgated by the Department of Commerce.

    The Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA), which is implemented through the Export Administration Regulations, provides a permanent statutory basis for controlling the export of dual-use goods (e.g., items with both civilian and military uses) and certain military parts and components. This bill applies export controls under ECRA to remote access of items, thereby allowing Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security to issue licenses and impose penalties related to remote access of controlled items.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Apr 7, 2025).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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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.Senate
    2. Jan 12, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    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) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    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) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    5. Jan 12, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H645-646)House floor actions
    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.House floor actions
    7. Jan 12, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2683.House floor actions
    8. Jan 12, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H621-623)House floor actions
    9. Jan 12, 2026Mr. Lawler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
    10. Apr 9, 2025Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 51 - 0.House committee actions
    11. Apr 9, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    12. Apr 7, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.House floor actions
    13. Apr 7, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    14. Apr 7, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Jan 12, 2026 · HousePassed 369–22
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson did not vote, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn did not vote
      On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · needed two-thirds
      R 167 yes, 22 noD 202 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

    Cosponsors

    • Gabe Amo D-RI-1
    • Michael Baumgartner R-WA-5
    • Jasmine Crockett D-TX-30
    • Brian K. Fitzpatrick R-PA-1
    • Bill Huizenga R-MI-4
    • Jonathan L. Jackson D-IL-1
    • Sydney Kamlager-Dove D-CA-37
    • Young Kim R-CA-40
    • Raja Krishnamoorthi D-IL-8
    • Susie Lee D-NV-3
    • Sarah McBride D-DE-At Large
    • Richard McCormick R-GA-7
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    • John R. Moolenaar R-MI-2
    • Keith Self R-TX-3
    • Brad Sherman D-CA-32
    • Claudia Tenney R-NY-24
    • Eugene Simon Vindman D-VA-7