The bill sailed through the House Wednesday, teeing up a Senate vote that could prove a bit trickier.
Lawmakers from both parties believe the app poses a national-security threat, alleging that the Chinese government could compel TikTok to provide it with data on US users or spread propaganda. “Apps like TikTok allow the Chinese Communist Party to push harmful content to our youth and engage in malign activities, such as harvesting the location, purchasing habits, contacts, and sensitive data of Americans,” House Speaker Mike Johnson said in a statement.
” Maria Cantwell, chairwoman of one relevant committee, the Senate Commerce Committee, has likewise not committed to advancing the bill, instead saying she will work with her colleagues to find a “path forward that is constitutional and protects civil liberties.” At the same time, the measure has received the backing of Senate Intelligence Committee chairman Mark Warner, a Democrat, and the committee’s top Republican and vice chairman, Marco Rubio.
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