WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending the federal government’s delay in enforcing the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act as it pertains to TikTok. The new deadline for enforcement is now set for September 17, 2025.

This marks the second extension since the original executive order was issued in January. The current order instructs the Department of Justice not to impose any penalties or pursue enforcement actions for noncompliance with the Act during the extended period. The directive also covers any past conduct dating back to January 19, 2025.

According to the order, the Attorney General is tasked with issuing written guidance and providing letters to relevant service providers affirming that no violations have occurred and that there is no liability for past activities involving TikTok and similar applications. The order further emphasizes that the authority to enforce the Act rests solely with the federal government. It prohibits enforcement attempts by state governments or private parties, describing such actions as intrusions on executive authority.

The extension is framed as a measure to address ongoing national security concerns while preserving the federal government’s exclusive enforcement powers under the law. The executive order includes provisions clarifying that it does not create enforceable rights or benefits for any parties and will be carried out subject to applicable law and available funding.

The Act, passed earlier this year, targets applications deemed to be under the control of foreign adversaries, requiring divestment or restrictions if certain conditions are not met. TikTok has been one of the primary companies affected by the legislation.

More details about the executive order are available through the official White House website.