Rockland Reporter

The Remote Access Security Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation introduced by Representative Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) and co-led by Representatives Jeff Jackson (D-NC-14), Rich McCormick (R-GA-06), and Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30), passed the U.S. House of Representatives today by voice vote. This legislation aims to close a loophole in U.S. export control laws that has been exploited by China.

While the U.S. has prohibited the export of advanced semiconductor chips to Chinese companies connected to the CCP, companies have been circumventing this prohibition by accessing technology remotely and using it to develop AI and modernize China’s military forces. The Remote Access Security Act intends to close this loophole and prevent China from exploiting U.S. innovation through cloud-based technologies.

"China is our number one geopolitical foe and should have absolutely no way to access and steal American tech for their own nefarious purposes," said Congressman Lawler. "I introduced the Remote Access Security Act to ensure that they can’t. I am proud that this bill passed the House today by voice vote – a testament to its broad, bipartisan support – and I look forward to continuing to work with colleagues in both parties and both chambers to ensure it becomes law as swiftly as possible."

Congressman Lawler is known for his bipartisan efforts within the 118th Congress and represents New York's 17th Congressional District, which is located just north of New York City and includes all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, and Westchester Counties.