Bill · S. 765· Senate(119-S-765)
No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act
- Introduced
- 2/27/2025
- Last activity
- 2/27/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Jacky Rosen
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act," aims to prohibit executive agencies from using the DeepSeek application. It directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to develop standards and guidelines for removing any covered application from information technology. This process must occur within 60 days of the Act's enactment. The Director must consult with several high-level officials, including the Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence. The bill also establishes specific exceptions for law enforcement, national security, and security researchers.
Yes
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
The bill mandates the removal of a specific application from federal information technology to mitigate potential security risks.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+4
The bill aims to secure government information technology by removing the DeepSeek application.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill requires agencies to document and develop risk mitigation actions for authorized exceptions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Removal of Covered Applications: The bill requires the development of standards to ensure the removal of the DeepSeek application or its successors from executive agency information technology, which aims to prohibit its use (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Risk Management for Exceptions: For any authorized use of a covered application, the bill requires agencies to develop and document risk mitigation actions (Section 2(b)(2)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are detailed within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 2/27/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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