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TITLE: House Passes Bill to Force TikTok Sale From Chinese Owner or Ban the App
DESCRIPTION: The legislation received wide bipartisan support, with both Republicans and Democrats showing an eagerness to appear tough on China.
CONTENT: <see https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/13/technology/tiktok-ban-house-vote.html> !end
House Approves Bill Targeting TikTok's Ownership, Citing Security Concerns
The U.S. House endorsed a bill with significant bipartisan agreement that could lead to TikTok being sold or banned due to security implications tied to its Chinese ownership.
On Wednesday, the House passed a bill, receiving broad bipartisan support, which could compel TikTok’s Chinese owner to divest the video app or face a ban in the United States. This legislative move highlights concerns over national security, freedom of expression, and the influence of social media.
The bill was expedited through the House with limited debate, passing with a vote of 352-65. This indicates strong legislative support to address concerns regarding China's influence through technology in an election year.
Despite lobbying efforts by TikTok to engage its 170 million U.S. users in opposition to the bill, discussions have continued regarding the potential national security risks provided by the platform's current ownership structure.
A diverse group of lawmakers supported the measure, indicating bipartisan concern over the issues raised by the app's ownership. The bill now heads to the Senate, where its future remains uncertain, as mixed responses have emerged from Senators regarding the proposed legislation.
TikTok, under scrutiny since 2020, faces potential changes to its ownership to mitigate national security risks cited by lawmakers. The bill would require TikTok to be sold to non-Chinese owners within six months to avoid a ban, pending the president's approval if national security concerns are addressed.
One of the bill's proponents, Representative Mike Gallagher, emphasized the legislation as a protective measure for national security without specifically invoking the Chinese Communist Party.
The proposed legislation could intensify the technological rivalry between the United States and China, following responses from both the U.S. administration and the Chinese government regarding technological competition and data privacy concerns.
TikTok has undertaken significant measures to safeguard U.S. user data and maintain operational independence from Chinese government influence, as stated by the company. These efforts include a plan to localize U.S. user data management, which is under federal review.
Some experts have suggested that the bill, if passed, could be subject to legal challenges, particularly concerning the First Amendment. The discussion highlights a complex balance between national security and free expression rights.
Former President Donald J. Trump has shared fluctuating views on TikTok, acknowledging potential security risks while also considering the social and competitive implications of a ban.
The Biden administration has engaged in efforts to find a legislative resolution to the concerns related to TikTok, providing support for the bill's development and advocating for legislative measures to address data security risks associated with the platform's current ownership structure.
- Removed: Phrases indicating the motivation to "appear tough on China" to focus on the security concerns rather than political posturing.
- Removed: Speculation about the bill being a direct aim at China in an election year to focus on the bipartisan nature of the concern.
- Clarified: Bipartisan support for the bill without attributing it to defiance of former leaders or alignment with current ones.
- Removed: References to the bill as a "showdown" or "escalation" between Beijing and Washington, to maintain a neutral stance on international relations.
- Simplified: Reference to TikTok and Gallagher's statement to avoid suggesting personal or party-specific motivations.
- Removed: Speculative comments on the First Amendment scrutiny and potential political motivations of bill supporters to focus on factual aspects of the legislative process and national security concerns.
- Neutralized: The portrayal of the Trump administration's actions and Biden's efforts to a more factual recounting of past and present administrations' responses to TikTok and its implications for national security.