AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Aug 31, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 11, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- The bill prohibits 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.
- A connected vehicle is defined as a vehicle that integrates onboard networked hardware with automotive software to communicate with other networks or devices using wireless connectivity, or is designed to do so regardless of whether the capability is enabled or disabled.
- The bill expands existing Department of Commerce regulations (which currently apply only to China and Russia) to include Iran and North Korea.
- The bill specifies that certain artificial intelligence components are covered by the prohibition.
- The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security must publish by January 1, 2027 a list of items authorized for importation, manufacture, sale, resale, or introduction into U.S. interstate commerce that would otherwise be subject to the prohibition.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The bill establishes enforcement mechanisms through the Bureau of Industry and Security to assess civil penalties for violations.
- The official summary does not specify the scope of authorized items or anticipated economic impacts.
- The official summary does not document the extent of current market presence of prohibited vehicles or components.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Bill was introduced in the House on May 11, 2026.
- Bill was referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs on May 11, 2026.
- The timeline for committee consideration remains to be determined by the Speaker.
Legislative History
Actions.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- May 11, 2026 — Introduced in House
- May 11, 2026 — Introduced in House