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Proposed Remote Access Security Act

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6211

June 24, 2026

national securityexport controlstechnologyartificial intelligencecybersecuritytrade policy

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this bill would require U.S. cloud and technology companies to obtain government licenses before providing remote access to high-performance computing resources or offensive cyber tools to specific foreign entities, potentially impacting business operations and international trade compliance costs.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Cloud infrastructure service providers

These companies must comply with new licensing requirements if they provide remote access to high-performance computing resources to foreign persons of concern.

Semiconductor manufacturers

These companies are subject to new regulatory oversight regarding the remote access of their advanced integrated circuits.

Frontier artificial intelligence laboratories

These entities are included in the advisory committee and are subject to potential controls on remote access to their computing models.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This proposed amendment would grant the U.S. government new authority to regulate remote access to sensitive technologies, such as advanced computing chips and cybersecurity software, by 'foreign persons of concern.' It requires the Secretary of Commerce to establish an advisory committee and report to Congress on the implementation and economic impact of these new controls.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this bill would require U.S. cloud and technology companies to obtain government licenses before providing remote access to high-performance computing resources or offensive cyber tools to specific foreign entities, potentially impacting business operations and international trade compliance costs.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is considered 'remote access' under this bill?
Remote access is defined as accessing an item subject to U.S. jurisdiction and listed on the from a location other than where the item is physically located.
Who will be affected by these new rules?
The rules primarily target U.S.-headquartered cloud infrastructure providers, semiconductor manufacturers, and frontier AI laboratories that provide services to foreign persons of concern.
Does this bill require a license for all cloud services?
No. The bill specifically excludes cloud infrastructure services that do not meet the high-performance technical standards determined by the Secretary of Commerce.

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Expansion of Export Controls to Remote Access

The bill represents a significant shift in U.S. export policy by moving from controlling the physical movement of goods to controlling the 'remote access' to computing power and software.

Department of Commerce

Connected Entities

personMr. McCormick“Primary sponsor of the amendment.”Map →
personMr. Banks“Co-sponsor of the amendment.”Map →
otherExport Control Reform Act of 2018“The existing law being amended by this proposal.”Map →
personMr. Wyden“Co-sponsor of the amendment.”Map →
organizationDepartment of Commerce“Responsible for implementing the new remote access controls and reporting to Con”Map →
personMr. Cotton“Co-sponsor of the amendment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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