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This bill, titled the "Securing Federal Devices from Chinese Applications Act," aims to prohibit the download or use of "covered applications" on Federal Government devices, defining a covered application as one developed, owned, or controlled by an entity headquartered in the People's Republic of China, or one where the Chinese government or its representatives hold a controlling interest, or any parent, subsidiary, or affiliate of such an entity, or any application deemed an undue national security risk by the Secretary of Defense due to Chinese ownership or influence. While generally banned, exceptions can be made if the head of a federal agency determines the use is necessary for research or intelligence functions required by law, provided strict cybersecurity safeguards and risk mitigation actions are implemented and documented within 270 days of the bill's enactment. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in consultation with other key security officials, will establish and periodically update a list of these covered applications within 180 days of enactment, and agencies will have 60 days to remove any identified covered application from their devices. Cybersecurity is defined as protecting electronic systems and the information they contain from damage, unauthorized use, and exploitation, while ensuring their confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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