SE Valley Times

Mar 14 2024

Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ) shared his perspective on the House vote on the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. Biggs criticized the bill, stating, "This bill is not a serious attempt to thwart China’s influence or data collection in the United States. It’s a micro step that only gives the appearance of protecting Americans from adversarial nations while doing little more than forcing divestiture of China’s ownership in the data collection company."

He further expressed his concerns, highlighting that the bill falls short in addressing the broader issues related to China's impact on the United States. Biggs remarked, "Touting this as a ‘win’ while China controls our supply chains and our access to critical minerals, facilitates the flow of fentanyl into the country, and owns our national debt is almost laughable."

In addition, Biggs raised the issue of data access, noting, "Not to mention that they’ll continue to have access to the same data collected by TikTok through other sources." He emphasized the need for a more comprehensive approach to safeguarding Americans' privacy and reducing foreign influence.

Concluding his statement, Congressman Biggs called for a more robust strategy towards China, asserting, "It’s time we get serious about restoring our independence from China and truly protecting Americans’ privacy from both foreign and domestic spying agencies."