TikTok’s fate now rests with the Senate, which is eager to pass the foreign aid that has been bundled with the bill.
On Saturday, the House of Representatives passed a set of bills that includes a mandate demanding that China’s Bytedance,The vote — which passed at 360-58 — came after House Republicans bundled the bill with another measure pledging aid to Israel and Ukraine. The matter now goes to the Senate.
The change was introduced to address concerns over the viability of such a short timeframe. In its new incarnation and as part of the aid package, Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson hopes to see swift passage of the bundle. But what it could mean for brands, content creators and other influencers who depend on the platform for its reach, visibility and highly engaged user base fear the effect on their businesses.
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