Protecting Military Bases from Connected Vehicles of Concern Act of 2025

The Protecting Military Bases from Connected Vehicles of Concern Act of 2025 would bar the operation of certain “connected vehicles” on all Department of Defense (DoD) property starting January 1, 2028. Specifically, any connected vehicle designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by entities owned by, controlled by, or under the jurisdiction of a foreign entity of concern would be prohibited on military installations and other DoD property, if the vehicle is determined to pose significant national security risks. The bill requires the Secretary of Defense to compile a publicly available list of prohibited vehicles by January 1, 2027, drawing on existing federal rules and subject to annual updates. It also requires an implementation plan to be provided to Congress by June 1, 2027, detailing responsibilities, assessment processes, coordination with other federal agencies, threat metrics, compliance measures, and the resources needed to enforce the prohibition. The legislation defines key terms (connected vehicle, foreign entity of concern, military installation, congressional defense committees) and sets up a process for ongoing review and updates to the prohibited-vehicle list, including consultations with other federal departments and regular briefings to Congress. The overarching aim is to reduce the risk that foreign-controlled connected vehicle technology could threaten DoD operations, critical infrastructure, or national security.