S. 4429, the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, advanced out of committee on July 22, 2026.
S. 4429 — Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
What it does
This bill prohibits the importation, manufacture, and sale of connected vehicles (cars with internet/wireless connectivity) and their software/hardware components if they originate from China, Russia, North Korea, or Iran, or if foreign entities from those countries own more than 15–25% of the manufacturer. The ban takes effect January 1, 2027 for vehicles and software, and January 2030 for hardware. The Secretary of Commerce can authorize exceptions if a detailed risk assessment shows no national security threat, subject to a 60-day congressional review period.
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What happens next
S. 4429 advanced out of committee. Next stop: a floor vote.
Who is behind it
Filed by Bernie Moreno. Cosponsored by Adam Schiff, Alan Armstrong, Alex Padilla and Ashley Moody.
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