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, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates authorities 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, creates imposition of sanctions with respect to mobile applications or software programs that engage in the theft of user data Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President is authorized to impose, and provides determination with respect to the imposition of sanctions on WeChat and TikTok. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, grants, and trade restrictions. The main policy areas are Electric Utilities, Foreign Policy, Energy, and Finance.
Who Benefits and How
The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates authorities 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...
- Creates imposition of sanctions with respect to mobile applications or software programs that engage in the theft of user data Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President is authorized to impose...
- Provides determination with respect to the imposition of sanctions on WeChat and TikTok.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates authorities 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, creates imposition of sanctions with respect to mobile applications or software programs that engage in the theft of user data Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President is authorized to impose, and provides determination with respect to the imposition of sanctions on WeChat and TikTok.
Key Policy Areas
Electric Utilities, Foreign Policy, Energy, Finance
Primary Purpose
The bill creates authorities 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, creates imposition of sanctions with respect to mobile applications or software programs that engage in the theft of user data Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President is authorized to impose, and provides determination with respect to the imposition of sanctions on WeChat and TikTok.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Bergman introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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