H.R. 7521 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act
H.R. 7521 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 5, 2024, sponsored by Mike Gallagher with 54 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 5, 2024
- Co-sponsors
- 54
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act This bill prohibits distributing, maintaining, or providing internet hosting services for a foreign adversary controlled application (e.g., TikTok). However, the prohibition does not apply to a covered application that executes a qualified divestiture as determined by the President.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Gallagher (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 22 Democrats, 32 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 5, 2024
- Passed the HouseMar 13, 2024
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Mar 14, 2024)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Mar 13, 2024 · Passed352–65
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications ActHouse · Mar 13, 2024
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Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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