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The House passed the Remote Access Security Act, which updates export laws to prevent foreign entities from accessing sensitive U.S. technology through digital networks. The bill passed with an overwhelming bipartisan majority.
This vote was on H.R. 2683, the Remote Access Security Act. The bill closes a loophole in existing export control laws. While the U.S. currently regulates the physical shipping of sensitive technology abroad, this bill allows the government to regulate 'remote access'—when someone in a foreign country uses the internet or cloud services to access that same technology or data. This is intended to prevent national security risks and intellectual property theft in an increasingly digital world. The vote was held under a procedure called 'suspension of the rules.' In the House, this is a fast-track method used for bills that have broad support from both parties. Because it skips several steps of debate and the amendment process, it requires a higher bar to pass: two-thirds of the members present must vote in favor for the bill to succeed. The bill passed easily with a vote of 369 to 22. Support was nearly universal among Democrats and strong among Republicans, reflecting a consensus on the need to modernize security laws for the digital age. The bill now moves to the Senate for further consideration.
The bill has been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for review.
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. This bill closes a gap in national security law that allowed foreign entities to bypass physical export controls by accessing sensitive U.S. technology remotely through computer networks.
Who’s affected. Technology Companies: Will face new regulatory requirements to ensure their cloud and network systems are not being accessed by restricted foreign individuals. · Department of Commerce: Gains new authority and responsibility to monitor and enforce rules regarding remote digital access to controlled items. · Foreign Researchers: May face increased restrictions or vetting requirements to remotely access U.S.-based research and technology platforms.
Democrats. The Democratic caucus was nearly unanimous in its support, with all 95 members who voted casting 'yea' votes.
Republicans. The Republican caucus provided the majority of the 'yea' votes, though a small group of 9 members opposed the bill.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Jan 12, 2026
The House passed the Remote Access Security Act, which updates export laws to prevent foreign entities from accessing sensitive U.S.
technology through digital networks. The bill passed with an overwhelming bipartisan majority.
This vote was conducted under 'suspension of the rules,' a process intended for non-controversial legislation. It requires a two-thirds supermajority for passage rather than a simple majority, but it allows the House to bypass certain procedural hurdles.
The bill has been received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for review.
This bill closes a gap in national security law that allowed foreign entities to bypass physical export controls by accessing sensitive U.S. technology remotely through computer networks.
The vote showed broad bipartisan consensus, with 95% of voting Democrats and 90% of voting Republicans supporting the measure.
The Democratic caucus was nearly unanimous in its support, with all 95 members who voted casting 'yea' votes.
The Republican caucus provided the majority of the 'yea' votes, though a small group of 9 members opposed the bill.
The chamber's lone independent member voted in favor of the bill.