HR Bill 6106 BAD APPS Act

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-10-26

The Bill 118 hr 6106, also known as the BAD APPS Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of harmful apps that are available for download on mobile devices. The BAD APPS Act aims to protect consumers from apps that may pose a threat to their privacy, security, or overall well-being. The bill requires app developers to provide clear and accurate information about the data that their apps collect, how it is used, and who it is shared with. Additionally, the BAD APPS Act establishes a process for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate and take action against app developers who violate these requirements. This includes the ability to impose fines and other penalties on developers who fail to comply with the law. Overall, the BAD APPS Act is designed to ensure that consumers have access to safe and transparent mobile apps, and to hold developers accountable for any harm caused by their products.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Alternative Names

BAD APPS Act

BAD APPS Act

Bolstering America’s Defenses Against Potentially Perilous Software Act

To create a risk framework to evaluate foreign mobile applications of concern, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

Policy Areas

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]

Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]

Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]

Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]

Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]

Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]

Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]

Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]

Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]

Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]

Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]

Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18]

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]

Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23]

Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19]

Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

Committees and Subcommittees

Armed Services Committee

Variations and Revisions

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024Armed Services

BAD APPS Act

1/31/2024, 8:15 AM

Bolstering America's Defenses Against Potentially Perilous Software Act or the BAD APPS Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to create (1) categorical definitions of foreign mobile applications of concern, ...

The Bill 118 hr 6106, also known as the BAD APPS Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of harmful apps that are available for download on mobile devices.

The BAD APP...
Congress
118

Number
HR - 6106

Introduced on
2023-10-26

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

10/26/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Bolstering America's Defenses Against Potentially Perilous Software Act or the BAD APPS Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to create (1) categorical definitions of foreign mobile applications of concern, ...

The Bill 118 hr 6106, also known as the BAD APPS Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of harmful apps that are available for download on mobile devices.

The BAD APP...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo create a risk framework to evaluate foreign mobile applications of concern, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/15/2024

Bolstering America's Defenses Against Potentially Perilous Software Act or the BAD APPS Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to create (1) categorical definitions of foreign mobile applications of concern, ...


Latest Action10/26/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.