What does Preamble of Remote Access Security Act do?

This bill amends the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. The stated purpose is to provide for control of remote access to items. The bill was introduced in the Senate on December 17, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Remote Access Security Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Remote Access Security Act.

What does CONTROL OF REMOTE ACCESS OF ITEMS UNDER THE EXPORT CONTROL of Remote Access Security Act do?

This section amends the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to incorporate the concept of 'remote access' to controlled items. It defines 'remote access' as access to items on the Commerce Control List by a 'foreign person of concern' through a cloud infrastructure service from outside the U.S. A 'foreign person of concern' includes governments of specified countries, entities located in those countries, and persons under their jurisdiction. The amendments modify various sections of the Act to include 'provision of remote access' alongside existing controls on export and transfer of items. The President's authority regarding export controls is expanded to include regulating the provision of remote access. Penalties related to violations are updated to include actions involving remote access. The authority to impose controls on remote access is set to terminate 10 years after the enactment of this Act.

What does CONSULTATIONS WITH CONGRESS. of Remote Access Security Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of Commerce to keep Congress informed of any anticipated regulations controlling remote access to items under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. Congress will be informed of the national security or foreign policy risk addressed by the regulations. The Secretary must explain how the regulations address the identified risk. The potential economic impact of the regulations on the United States, including the competitiveness of U.S. industry in cloud services, must be communicated to Congress.

What does REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS. of Remote Access Security Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of Commerce to submit a report to Congress and make it publicly available within one year of the Act's enactment. The report must assess the implementation of this Act and its amendments. The report should focus on maximizing privacy and minimizing compliance costs for entities seeking licenses for remote access to controlled items. The report should aim to improve the speed and consistency of license application reviews. It should identify national security and foreign policy concerns related to remote access to items. The report should recommend amendments to the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to strengthen provisions relating to remote access. The Secretary must seek public input, including holding a public roundtable with industry participants, when developing the report.

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Remote Access Security Act

Last updated: 12/17/2025 · Introduced: 12/17/2025

Author: David McCormick (R-PA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to regulate the provision of remote access to controlled items by foreign persons of concern through cloud infrastructure services.
The bill expands the President's authority over export controls to include regulating remote access and updates penalties for violations involving such access.
The Secretary of Commerce must report to Congress within one year on the Act's implementation, focusing on privacy, compliance costs, and recommendations for strengthening remote access provisions.

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