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# Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026

Summary, written by a model from the CRS summary

Bans connected vehicles and their components linked to China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea, explicitly covering certain AI components. BIS enforces the ban with civil penalties.

Model-rated AI relevance 50%: AI components are explicitly covered, but the bill focuses on vehicle supply chain security. (claude-opus-5-5, Oct 22, 2026)

national security autonomous vehicles

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Sponsored by

[Bernie MorenoRepublican OH](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/M001242)

Data as of: bills Oct 22, 2026 · votes Oct 21, 2026 · statements Oct 19, 2026. [What changed](https://whovotedwhy.com/data/changes.json)

## Progress

1.  Introduced
    
    Apr 29, 2026
    
2.  Reported by committee
    
    Jul 22, 2026
    
3.  Passed House
    
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4.  Passed Senate
    
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5.  Became law
    
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Latest action · September 22, 2026

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 671.

## What members said

Releases that cite this bill first, then releases on the same topics.

[Sara Jacobs](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/J000305) Democrat toward oversight Oct 16, 2026 · same topic

Jacobs argues Congress should pursue both AI innovation and safety guardrails, addressing societal, model, deployer, and impact-level risks rather than prioritizing speed over safety.

[Source ↗](https://sarajacobs.house.gov/news/press-releases/rep-sara-jacobs-pens-newsweek-op-ed-on-how-to-win-the-ai-race)

[Josh Gottheimer](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/G000583) Democrat mixed Oct 15, 2026 · same topic

Gottheimer touted bipartisan AI bills balancing innovation leadership with safeguards like pre-deployment testing and human control over AI agents.

[Source ↗](https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-discusses-ai-policy-at-the-university-of-pennsylvania)

[Pete Ricketts](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/R000618) Republican mixed Oct 14, 2026 · same topic

Ricketts supports strengthening American AI innovation and export controls on chips to China while backing 'commonsense guardrails' for safety without stifling innovation.

[Source ↗](https://www.ricketts.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ricketts-champions-ai-innovation-and-safety/)

[Lisa Blunt Rochester](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/B001303) Democrat neutral Oct 13, 2026 · same topic

Blunt Rochester describes meetings with AI experts and OpenAI leadership to discuss national security threats and recent AI safety issues, without stating a specific policy position.

[Source ↗](https://www.bluntrochester.senate.gov/news/press-releases/news-senator-blunt-rochester-returns-from-congressional-delegation-visits-on-coast-guard-ai-national-security/)

[Mark Kelly](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/K000377) Democrat toward oversight Oct 13, 2026 · same topic

Kelly advocates legislation requiring human oversight and accountability for military AI, ensuring servicemembers can operate when AI systems fail.

[Source ↗](https://www.kelly.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/icymi-kelly-writes-washington-times-op-ed-on-keeping-humans-in-command-as-ai-transforms-warfare/)

[Tom Barrett](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/B001321) Republican toward oversight Oct 9, 2026 · same topic

Barrett introduced legislation creating a Cabinet-level federal office to oversee AI and emerging technology threats and ensure strong guardrails.

[Source ↗](https://barrett.house.gov/media/press-releases/barrett-introduces-legislation-address-growing-threats-artificial-intelligence)

[Lance Gooden](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/G000589) Republican toward oversight Oct 9, 2026 · same topic

Gooden asked DNI Clayton to assess U.S. AI defenses against foreign adversaries and identify where congressional legislative action is needed.

[Source ↗](https://gooden.house.gov/press-releases?ID=75086BA0-0C2E-46AC-915E-E710077AE939)

[Adam Schiff](https://whovotedwhy.com/politicians/S001150) Democrat toward oversight Oct 9, 2026 · same topic

Schiff called for sensible regulation and 'constructive oversight' of AI, including making industry pay for its energy use, while competing with China.

[Source ↗](https://www.schiff.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-sen-schiff-talks-ai-guardrails-competition-with-china-and-outlook-for-tech-regulation-in-new-congress-at-punchbowl-news-tech-summit/)

Bill data read 2026-10-22T14:48:01.167Z