The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 prohibits the importation, manufacture, and sale of connected vehicles—vehicles with wireless communication capabilities—from China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran starting January 1, 2027, along with their software and hardware components. The ban applies to vehicles designed or manufactured in these countries or where entities from these countries own more than 15% of the manufacturing company. The Secretary of Commerce can grant exemptions if evidence shows no national security risk, but Congress has 60 days to disapprove any exemption. Manufacturers and importers must certify compliance before selling or importing vehicles, with violators facing civil penalties of at least $1.5 million or five times the transaction value per violation, with each day of noncompliance counting as a separate offense. The bill delays enforcement of certain software and hardware restrictions until between 2030 and 2032, while preserving the Commerce Department's existing regulatory authority.
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