119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 153


To repeal the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.


IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

January 20, 2025

Mr. Paul introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation


A BILL

To repeal the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Repeal the TikTok Ban Act”.

SEC. 2. Repeal of Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.

(a) In general.—The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (15 U.S.C. 9901 note; division H of Public Law 118–50) is repealed.

(b) Retroactive effect.—Any designation of a website, desktop application, mobile application, or augmented or immersive technology application as a foreign adversary controlled application under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (15 U.S.C. 9901 note; division H of Public Law 118–50), whether under subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 2(g)(3) of that Act, shall have no force or effect.