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Protecting Personal Data from Foreign Adversaries

This act aims to protect U.S. citizens' personal data from theft and unauthorized access by communist countries, foreign adversaries, or state sponsors of terrorism. The President gains new powers to block mobile applications and software programs that transmit user data to these entities. Citizens may experience greater security for their data in applications, but some applications might be blocked.
Key points
The President can prohibit the use of mobile applications and software programs that steal or unauthorizedly transmit user data to communist countries, foreign adversaries, or state sponsors of terrorism.
Sanctions, such as asset blocking and inadmissibility to the U.S., will be imposed on foreign individuals and entities that develop or control applications transmitting data to China or the Chinese Communist Party.
Within 90 days of the act's enactment, the U.S. government will assess whether applications like WeChat and TikTok meet the criteria for sanctions.
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Print number: 118_HR_57
Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]
Process start date: 2023-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Personal Data from Foreign Adversaries Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_57.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The President can prohibit the use of mobile applications and software programs that steal or unauthorizedly transmit user data to communist countries, foreign adversaries, or state sponsors of terrorism.
  • Sanctions, such as asset blocking and inadmissibility to the U.S., will be imposed on foreign individuals and entities that develop or control applications transmitting data to China or the Chinese Communist Party.
  • Within 90 days of the act's enactment, the U.S. government will assess whether applications like WeChat and TikTok meet the criteria for sanctions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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