House Approves Bill to Ban TikTok or Force Sale of U.S. Operations
Bipartisan Bill Moves Forward in Senate Vote
March 13, 2024
The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, that could potentially force TikTok to divest its U.S. operations from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or face a nationwide ban.
The bill, which passed with a vote of 229-201, is intended to address concerns about national security risks posed by TikTok's ties to China. The legislation would give TikTok one year to complete the sale or face a ban in the United States.
The House vote marked a significant step in the legislative process, but the bill still needs to be approved by the Senate before it can become law. The Senate is expected to hold a vote on the measure in the coming weeks.
The bill has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans who share concerns about TikTok's potential to be used by the Chinese government for surveillance or propaganda purposes. However, the bill has also sparked concerns about censorship and the potential impact on free speech.
TikTok has been under increased scrutiny in the United States in recent years, with the Biden administration expressing concerns about its data collection practices and ties to the Chinese government.
The bill's passage in the House is a significant development in the ongoing debate over TikTok's presence in the United States and its potential impact on national security.
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