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.
The Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 prohibits the importation, manufacture, and sale of connected vehicles (any motor vehicle with wireless communication capability) and related software and hardware from China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, starting January 1, 2027, with stricter restrictions on certain hardware components beginning in 2030. The ban applies to vehicles designed in these countries or with significant ownership stakes held by their entities, regardless of whether prohibited components are actually installed, though the Commerce Secretary may grant case-by-case exceptions after submitting risk assessments to Congress and waiting 60 days for potential disapproval. Manufacturers and importers must submit certifications confirming compliance before selling vehicles, and violations can result in civil penalties of at least $1.5 million or five times the transaction value. The law coordinates with existing Commerce Department regulations and delays certain prohibitions until 2030–2032 for items not already covered under prior rules.
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