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BAD APPS Act

USA118th CongressHR-6106| House 
| Updated: 10/26/2023
Mikie Sherrill

Mikie Sherrill

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (20)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Darin LaHood (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Brad Finstad (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Bolstering America's Defenses Against Potentially Perilous Software Act or the BAD APPS Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to create (1) categorical definitions of foreign mobile applications of concern, and (2) a risk framework to assess certain foreign mobile applications for any potential impact on DOD personnel and operations. Generally, the framework must include mobile applications from countries that DOD determines to be engaged in consistent, unauthorized conduct that is detrimental to the national security or foreign policy of the United States. Such framework must incorporate specified considerations, such as the manner and extent of data collection by the application. DOD must issue guidance to all of its personnel incorporating the categories of foreign mobile applications of concern and advising how to mitigate the risks identified by the risk framework with respect to the applications. DOD must also update the categorical definitions and risk framework at least annually.
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Timeline
Oct 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Oct 26, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • October 26, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • October 26, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 118-8070: Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025

BAD APPS Act

USA118th CongressHR-6106| House 
| Updated: 10/26/2023
Bolstering America's Defenses Against Potentially Perilous Software Act or the BAD APPS Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to create (1) categorical definitions of foreign mobile applications of concern, and (2) a risk framework to assess certain foreign mobile applications for any potential impact on DOD personnel and operations. Generally, the framework must include mobile applications from countries that DOD determines to be engaged in consistent, unauthorized conduct that is detrimental to the national security or foreign policy of the United States. Such framework must incorporate specified considerations, such as the manner and extent of data collection by the application. DOD must issue guidance to all of its personnel incorporating the categories of foreign mobile applications of concern and advising how to mitigate the risks identified by the risk framework with respect to the applications. DOD must also update the categorical definitions and risk framework at least annually.
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Timeline
Oct 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Oct 26, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • October 26, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • October 26, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Mikie Sherrill

Mikie Sherrill

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (20)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Darin LaHood (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Brad Finstad (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
  • HR 118-8070: Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted