S. 656

Senate

A bill to require a report on the national security risks of certain foreign-owned mobile applications, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL)

Stalled

No recorded action in more than nine months. Bills that see no further action expire at the end of the two-year Congress.

In brief

This legislation directs the Department of Commerce to conduct a comprehensive study on the impact of foreign-owned digital applications on U.S. national security. It requires the agency to identify specific risks related to data privacy and foreign influence for apps originating from adversarial nations. The findings would inform future regulatory restrictions on software downloads within the United States. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced the bill, and it currently awaits floor or committee action.

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

February 14, 2025 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Next: Referred to Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.
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