Delegation of Authority for Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act
July 24, 2024
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The Frame
This document sets the administrative framework for how the U.S. government will identify and potentially restrict foreign-controlled software applications that pose national security risks.
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Attorney General
The Attorney General is assigned the primary responsibility for exercising authorities under the Act.
Committee for the Review of Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications
This newly created body is tasked with establishing rules and procedures to review foreign-controlled applications.
Last recorded activity July 24, 2024.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Attorney General is delegated the President's authority under the Act, in consultation with the Secretaries of Treasury, Commerce, and Homeland Security.
- A new Committee for the Review of Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications is established.
- The Committee must finalize its rules and procedures within 180 days of the July 24, 2024, memorandum.
- The Director of National Intelligence is tasked with providing national security threat assessments regarding foreign-controlled applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is in charge of reviewing foreign-controlled apps under this order?
When will the new review process begin?
Why It Matters
This document sets the administrative framework for how the U.S. government will identify and potentially restrict foreign-controlled software applications that pose national security risks.
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Discoveries
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Formalization of Interagency Review
The memorandum shifts the enforcement of the Act from a singular executive action to a structured, interagency committee-based review process.
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