The United States House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban TikTok in the country if its owners do not sell a controlling stake to a U.S. company within six months.
The bill was passed by a bipartisan vote on Thursday and now goes to the Senate. If the Senate passes the bill, it would then go to President Joe Biden for his signature.
The bill has been met with mixed reactions. Some people support the bill, arguing that TikTok is a security threat because it is owned by a Chinese company. Others oppose the bill, arguing that it is an infringement on freedom of speech and that it would harm the U.S. economy.
Key points of the bill:
- The bill would require TikTok to sell a controlling stake to a U.S. company within six months.
- If TikTok does not sell a controlling stake to a U.S. company, it would be banned from operating in the United States.
- The bill would also ban the U.S. government from using TikTok.
Arguments in favor of the bill:
- TikTok is a security threat because it is owned by a Chinese company.
- The Chinese government could use TikTok to collect data on U.S. users.
- The Chinese government could use TikTok to spread propaganda.
Arguments against the bill:
- The bill is an infringement on freedom of speech.
- The bill would harm the U.S. economy.
- TikTok is a popular app with millions of users in the United States.
What happens next?
The bill now goes to the Senate. If the Senate passes the bill, it would then go to President Joe Biden for his signature.
It is unclear whether the Senate will pass the bill. The bill is likely to face opposition from some Democrats, who argue that it is an infringement on freedom of speech.
If the bill is passed and signed into law, it would have a significant impact on TikTok. The company would have to sell a controlling stake to a U.S. company or it would be banned from operating in the United States.
It is also unclear how the bill would be enforced. The U.S. government would have to figure out how to block TikTok from operating in the United States.
The bill is a significant development in the ongoing debate about the security of TikTok. It remains to be seen whether the bill will become law, but it is clear that the U.S. government is concerned about the security of the app
