United StatesProhibits import of connected vehicles tied to specified foreign adversaries
The law would limit imports of networked cars from certain countries for national-security reasons, affecting availability, prices, and automakers' market access.
What it does
Prohibits entry of connected vehicles made in or designed in covered countries, or made by manufacturers more than 15% owned/controlled by entities in covered countries.
Defines "connected vehicle", "country of origin", and lists covered countries: China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
Creates an authorization process allowing CBP (Commissioner), with Commerce Secretary consultation, to permit specific vehicles after a written risk assessment and 60‑day congressional notice.
Requires regulations within 90 days, a public list of authorized vehicles (initial list by Jan 1, 2027), and procedures for manufacturer requests by Jan 1, 2027; the ban takes effect 30 days after regulations are published.
Argument forReduces possible national-security risks from vehicles that can transmit data or be remotely controlled by entities tied to hostile governments.
Argument againstCould disrupt supply chains and reduce availability or raise prices for networked cars in the U.S., especially if many models are subject to the ban.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 7Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.Latest
- Jun 4Introduced in House
- Jun 4Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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.Introduced
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