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This bill, the Bolstering America's Defenses Against Potentially Perilous Software Act (BAD APPS Act), requires the Secretary of Defense to create a framework for evaluating the risks posed by foreign mobile applications that may be detrimental to the Department of Defense's personnel or operations. The bill mandates the Secretary to define categories of such "foreign mobile applications of concern" and develop a risk assessment that considers factors like data collection, ability to influence users, foreign ownership or control, and presence of malicious software. The Secretary must also issue guidance to Department personnel on mitigating these risks and update the framework periodically. The bill focuses on applications from countries engaged in activities deemed detrimental to U.S. national security or foreign policy, accessible to Department personnel, and associated with designated countries or entities.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6106/all-info