Remote Access Security Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 Sep 2024): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
What this bill does
This bill, the Remote Access Security Act, would expand U.S. export control laws. It aims to cover situations where a foreign person accesses U.S.-controlled technology remotely, such as over the internet or through cloud services, if that access poses a serious risk to U.S. national security or foreign policy. This could include training AI models for weapons development, accessing quantum computers for offensive cyber operations, or using hacking tools.
The bill affects items already subject to U.S. export controls, specifically those on the Commerce Control List. By broadening the definition of "export" to include certain remote access, the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security would gain the authority to issue licenses and enforce penalties related to such access. This means that entities involved with these controlled items, when accessed remotely by foreign persons, would be subject to these new regulations.
Having passed the House of Representatives on September 9, 2024, the bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. If the Senate passes the bill, it would then be sent to the President to be signed into law.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Remote Access Security Act
This bill broadens the scope of the U.S. export control system to include remote access of controlled items if such access poses a serious risk to U.S. national security or foreign policy.
Remote access means access to an item subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and included on the Commerce Control List 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, to use the functions of the item if such use may pose a serious risk to U.S. national security or foreign policy. This includes (1) training an artificial intelligence model that could, among other actions, substantially lower the barrier of entry for experts or nonexperts to design or use weapons of mass destruction or to enable offensive cyber operations through automated vulnerability discovery and exploitation; (2) accessing a quantum computer that could enable offensive cyber operations or other risks to national security; or (3) accessing hacking tools.
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 the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security to issue licenses and impose penalties related to remote access of controlled items.
Timeline
10 Sep 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8152 do?
- This bill, the Remote Access Security Act, would expand U.S. export control laws. It aims to cover situations where a foreign person accesses U.S.-controlled technology remotely, such as over the internet or through cloud services, if that access poses a serious risk to U.S. national security or foreign policy. This could include training AI models for weapons development, accessing quantum computers for offensive cyber operations, or using hacking tools. The bill affects items already subject to U.S. export controls, specifically those on the Commerce Control List. By broadening the definition of "export" to include certain remote access, the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security would gain the authority to issue licenses and enforce penalties related to such access. This means that entities involved with these controlled items, when accessed remotely by foreign persons, would be subject to these new regulations. Having passed the House of Representatives on September 9, 2024, the bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. If the Senate passes the bill, it would then be sent to the President to be signed into law.
- Has H.R. 8152 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8152. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8152?
- H.R. 8152 was sponsored by Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8152?
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (10 Sep 2024).
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