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Introduced
07/29/2021
07/29/2021
In Committee
11/01/2022
11/01/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To regulate or prohibit transactions using mobile applications or software programs that engage in the theft of user data on behalf of a communist country, foreign adver- sary, or state sponsor of terrorism, and for other pur- poses.
AI Summary
This bill aims to regulate or prohibit transactions using mobile applications or software programs that engage in the theft of user data on behalf of a communist country, foreign adversary, or state sponsor of terrorism. Specifically, it amends the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to grant the President the authority to regulate or prohibit such transactions. The bill also imposes sanctions on foreign persons who develop, maintain, provide, own, or control such mobile applications or software programs that transmit user data to servers in China and provide access to the Chinese government or the Chinese Communist Party. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to determine whether WeChat or TikTok, and any entities owned or controlled by them, satisfy the criteria for the application of sanctions.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (on 11/01/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4793/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4793/BILLS-117hr4793ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4793/BILLS-117hr4793ih.pdf.pdf |
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