Bill > HR1121

This bill prohibits the use of DeepSeek, an application developed by High Flyer, on government devices and information technology systems within executive agencies. The legislation requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with several key government officials, to develop standards and guidelines for removing the DeepSeek application from government technology within 60 days of the act's enactment. The bill includes important definitions, such as specifying that "executive agency" refers to federal agencies as defined in existing U.S. Code, and "covered application" means DeepSeek or any successor application from High Flyer. While the bill generally mandates a comprehensive removal of the application, it also provides limited exceptions for national security interests, law enforcement activities, and security research. For any authorized use under these exceptions, agencies must develop and document specific risk mitigation actions to ensure the application's use does not compromise government security. The bill aims to address potential cybersecurity and privacy concerns associated with the DeepSeek application in government systems.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1121/all-info