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

1/21/2025, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 153

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.

Current Status of Bill S 153

Bill S 153 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 20, 2025. Bill S 153 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 20, 2025.  Bill S 153's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of January 20, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 153

Total Number of Sponsors
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Democrat Sponsors
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Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
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Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 153

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 153

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

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