1. United States
2. Letter

The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (H.R. 7521) seeks to prohibit companies controlled by foreign adversaries from distributing or operating certain applications within the United States. The bill targets applications like TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, citing national security concerns. It grants the President authority to designate other apps as threats and requires user data portability. While addressing cybersecurity risks is crucial, this broad legislation could stifle innovation and free expression online. A more targeted approach reviewing specific apps' data practices may better balance security and internet freedom. I urge you to critically examine H.R. 7521 and consider opposing this overreaching legislation that could set a concerning precedent for restricting online platforms.