H.R. 8730 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, May 11, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRestricts connected vehicles tied to hostile nations
This bill would ban the import, manufacture, and sale of connected vehicles—cars that communicate with networks wirelessly—if they're linked to China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea. It also covers the software and hardware components that make these connections work, including certain artificial intelligence parts. The ban would apply to vehicles regardless of whether their connectivity features are currently turned on or off. The Commerce Department would have to create a list of approved items by early 2027 and enforce the rules through financial penalties.
How it affects you
If you're thinking about buying a new car, this could affect your choices if a vehicle or its components are tied to these four countries. Car manufacturers and importers would need to make sure their supply chains comply with the new rules or face penalties. Most everyday drivers probably won't notice a direct change, but the bill aims to protect national security by limiting foreign influence over vehicle systems that communicate with networks.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, May 11, 2026)
Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
This bill prohibits the importation, manufacture, sale, resale, or introduction into U.S. interstate commerce of connected vehicles and related software and hardware components associated with China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea.
Connected vehicle means a vehicle that (1) integrates onboard networked hardware with automotive software systems to communicate with any other network or device using certain methods (e.g., wireless spectrum connectivity); or (2) is designed, manufactured, or originally equipped to communicate via such methods, regardless of whether such capability is enabled, disabled, or removed at the time the vehicle enters the United States.
Current regulations administered by the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) prohibit transactions involving vehicle connectivity system hardware and covered software designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of China or Russia.
The bill expands the BIS regulatory framework, including by (1) expanding the countries covered by the prohibition to include China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea (Current BIS regulations apply only to China and Russia.); and (2) specifying that certain artificial intelligence components are covered by the prohibition.
By January 1, 2027, BIS must publish a list of items that are authorized for the importation, manufacture, sale, resale, or introduction into U.S. interstate commerce and would otherwise be subject to the bill's prohibition.
The bill also includes enforcement mechanisms, including that BIS must assess civil penalties for violations of the prohibition.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH. R. 8730
A BILL
Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
Sponsor: Rep. John R. Moolenaar (R-MI-2) · Introduced May 11, 2026 · Foreign Trade and International Finance · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action May 11, 2026: “Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.”
Sections
Sections · 8
- Sec. 1Short titleNo change
- Sec. 2FindingsNo change
- Sec. 3DefinitionsNo change
- Sec. 4Prohibition on connected vehicles and other transactions that threaten economic or national securityNo change
- Sec. 5Use of existing advisory bodies; interagency coordinationNo change
- Sec. 6ReportsNo change
- Sec. 7Severability; regulatory continuityNo change
- Sec. 8Interaction with regulationsNo change