House Passes Bill to Force TikTok Divestiture or Face U.S. Ban

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation requiring TikTok's parent company ByteDance to sell the platform within a year or face a ban, amid national security concerns.

The House voted 360-58 to pass a bill that mandates ByteDance to divest TikTok within a year or face a U.S. ban.
The legislation is part of a broader package including aid to Ukraine and other regions, which now moves to the Senate for approval.
TikTok, with 170 million U.S. users, may challenge the law on First Amendment grounds, potentially delaying or blocking its implementation.
Previous attempts to regulate TikTok faced legal challenges, with some successes in blocking similar measures.
Critics argue the bill could impact free speech and harm businesses that rely on TikTok, while supporters cite significant national security concerns.