In the Congress of the United States
119th Congress — 1st Session
Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act
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Congressional Research Service Summary
This bill prohibits the distribution, maintenance, or updating of foreign adversary controlled applications — specifically targeting TikTok — unless the application severs ties with entities controlled by foreign adversaries. ByteDance was given a deadline to divest its ownership of TikTok or face removal from U.S. app stores.
Bill Details
The bill passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support (352-65) and was signed into law as part of a foreign aid package. The implementation has been subject to ongoing legal challenges and executive action delays.
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