Remote Access Security Act

S. 3519 would amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to give the Commerce Department authority to regulate remote access to controlled U.S. technology through cloud computing services. Currently, U.S. law does not explicitly address remote access to sensitive items like advanced computer chips, creating what supporters view as a national security gap. If enacted, the bill would allow the government to require licenses and impose penalties when foreign adversaries access controlled technologies remotely through cloud infrastructure.

The bill specifically targets remote access by individuals from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Supporters argue this addresses concerns that foreign entities can train artificial intelligence models or conduct surveillance by accessing American computing power housed in data centers outside the U.S. without triggering export control requirements. If passed, the legislation could expand compliance requirements for cloud service providers, data center operators, and technology companies offering remote computing capabilities. The Senate version is currently under consideration in the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee.