Securing Federal Devices from Chinese Applications Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 4
- Latest action
- Jan 15, 2026
What it does
The bill would prohibit the download or use of Chinese applications on federal government devices, with limited exceptions for research or intelligence functions approved by agency heads. It requires agencies to issue cybersecurity safeguards and risk mitigation guidance for any exceptions within 270 days of enactment, and mandates the Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with key national security officials, to create and update a list of covered applications every 180 days. Federal agencies must remove any identified covered application from government devices within 60 days of its designation. The bill defines "covered application" broadly to include apps developed, owned, or…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.