TikTok Faces Bipartisan Scrutiny in the US: Here's What to Know
House Passes Bill to Force TikTok-ByteDance Separation
On March 13, 2024, the House passed a bipartisan bill that would effectively force TikTok to cut ties with its parent company, ByteDance, unless it complies with certain security measures. The bill was passed with a vote of 368-47.
Senate Approves Foreign Aid Funding
On April 23, 2024, the Senate voted to approve a $95 billion foreign aid package. The package includes funding for humanitarian assistance, development cooperation, and global health programs.
TikTok Faces Potential Ban in the US
The House and Senate's actions come amid growing concerns about TikTok's potential national security risks. The Chinese government has a minority stake in ByteDance, and some US officials worry that TikTok could be used to collect sensitive user data or spread propaganda.
How Each Member of the House Voted
A detailed breakdown of how each member of the House voted on the TikTok bill can be found here: Vote Summary: H.R. 2311 (118th)
TikTok's Potential Future in the US
The future of TikTok in the US is uncertain. The company has until September 2024 to comply with the House bill's divestment deadline. If it fails to do so, TikTok could face a ban in the US.
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