House passes bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S., sending it to the Senate
The House is poised to pass legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. as members warn the popular video-sharing app is a national security threat.
WASHINGTON — The House voted Wednesday to pass legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. as Republicans and Democrats alike sound the alarm that the popular video-sharing app, owned by a China-based company, is a national security threat.
The vote was 352-65, with one member, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, voting present. The bill now heads to the Senate, where it faces an uncertain fate and there appears to be less urgency to act.
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“Communist China is America’s largest geopolitical foe and is using technology to actively undermine America’s economy and security," Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said in a statement after the vote, warning that TikTok could be used to access American data and spread "harmful" information.
"Today’s bipartisan vote demonstrates Congress’ opposition to Communist China’s attempts to spy on and manipulate Americans, and signals our resolve to deter our enemies."
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