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John Moolenaar (R-MI)

Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026

H.R. 8730 · House bill Foreign Trade and International Finance

A Republican bill with 65 Democratic cosponsors · See all 150 cosponsors

Last activity — 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.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 aims to protect American economic and national security from foreign adversaries. It stops the import, making, sale, or resale of connected vehicles, software, and hardware linked to specific covered countries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. The bill gives the Department of Commerce the power to enforce these bans, issue penalties, and grant specific exemptions or authorizations when justified. It also sets up a system for binding rulings, advisory opinions, and annual reports to keep Congress informed of enforcement efforts. Ultimately, the legislation tries to prevent foreign spying, data collection, and threats to our critical infrastructure through vehicle technology.

Yes· 3 of 10

  • Scored +8

    Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?

    Specifically designed to prevent cyber intrusions and remote manipulation of vehicles by foreign adversaries.

  • Scored +7

    Does this give people more control over their personal data?

    Prevents the exfiltration of sensitive personal and geolocation data to foreign adversaries.

  • Scored +6

    Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

    Protects users from unauthorized data collection by foreign governments via connected cars.

The opposite· 3 of 6

  • Scored -4

    Does this make trade with other countries easier?

    Imposes significant restrictions on the import and sale of vehicles from several major nations.

  • Scored -3

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    May increase the cost of new vehicles by reducing the availability of lower-cost foreign imports.

  • Scored -3

    Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?

    Creates trade restrictions and bans on specific countries, potentially straining diplomatic relations with covered nations.