[VT Washington, June 19, 2025] President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday extending the enforcement delay related to the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act as it applies to TikTok. The new deadline is set for September 17, 2025, marking the third extension since the original order was issued in January.
The order prevents the Department of Justice from taking any enforcement action under the Act during the extension period. It also shields entities from liability for any noncompliance occurring between January 19, 2025, and the date of the order.
According to the order, the Attorney General is directed to issue guidance and formal letters to relevant providers, affirming that there has been no violation of the statute during the affected period. The order further reaffirms that enforcement authority under the Act rests solely with the federal government, limiting the role of states or private parties.
This executive action follows two earlier orders: Executive Order 14166, issued on January 20, and Executive Order 14258, signed on April 4, which previously extended the enforcement timeline.
The TikTok enforcement delay is part of ongoing federal efforts to regulate foreign-owned applications deemed to pose potential national security risks.
