H.R.7121

Prohibits downloading or using Chinese applications on federal devices unless approved for research or intelligence.

The Securing Federal Devices from Chinese Applications Act bans the download or use of applications developed, owned, or controlled by entities linked to China on federal government devices. Exceptions require approval from agency heads for research or intelligence purposes, with cybersecurity safeguards and risk mitigation documentation. The Office of Management and Budget, in consultation with other officials, must issue guidance on identifying and updating the list of prohibited applications every 180 days. Agencies must remove identified applications from federal devices within 60 days.