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House Passes Bill to Ban TikTok Unless ByteDance Divests, Senate Decision Pending

The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill to ban TikTok in the U.S. unless its Chinese owner ByteDance divests, with the bill's fate now in the hands of the Senate.

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The TikTok Inc. logo is seen on their building in Culver City, Calif., Monday, March 11, 2024. House Republicans are moving ahead with a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the United States even as President Donald Trump is voicing opposition to the effort. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) ORG XMIT: CADD106

Overview

  • The House passed the bill with a bipartisan vote of 352-65, aiming to address national security concerns over TikTok's Chinese ownership.
  • Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has not yet committed to bringing the bill to a vote in the Senate, where its passage remains uncertain.
  • President Joe Biden has indicated he would sign the bill into law if it passes both chambers of Congress.
  • TikTok and its supporters argue the bill infringes on free speech and could harm businesses and creators who rely on the platform.
  • The bill's proponents argue it is necessary to protect U.S. national security and user data from potential exploitation by the Chinese government.