A bill to repeal the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.

1/21/2025, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill 119 s 153 is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress that aims to repeal the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. This act was originally passed in response to concerns about foreign adversaries using technology to spy on or harm American citizens.

The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act sought to identify and ban certain apps and software that were deemed to be controlled by foreign governments or entities that posed a threat to national security. However, some critics argue that the act unfairly targeted specific countries and companies without sufficient evidence of wrongdoing.

If Bill 119 s 153 is passed, it would effectively undo the provisions of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act and allow for greater freedom in the use of technology and software from foreign sources. Proponents of the bill argue that it is important to promote innovation and competition in the tech industry, while opponents raise concerns about potential security risks. Overall, the debate surrounding Bill 119 s 153 highlights the complex balance between national security concerns and the need for open markets and technological advancement in the modern world.
Congress
119

Number
S - 153

Introduced on
2025-01-20

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Bill 119 s 153 is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress that aims to repeal the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. This act was originally passed in response to concerns about foreign adversaries using technology to spy on or harm American citizens.

The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act sought to identify and ban certain apps and software that were deemed to be controlled by foreign governments or entities that posed a threat to national security. However, some critics argue that the act unfairly targeted specific countries and companies without sufficient evidence of wrongdoing.

If Bill 119 s 153 is passed, it would effectively undo the provisions of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act and allow for greater freedom in the use of technology and software from foreign sources. Proponents of the bill argue that it is important to promote innovation and competition in the tech industry, while opponents raise concerns about potential security risks. Overall, the debate surrounding Bill 119 s 153 highlights the complex balance between national security concerns and the need for open markets and technological advancement in the modern world.
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Official Title as IntroducedA bill to repeal the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.