US House Approves Legislation with Potential to Prohibit TikTok Across the Nation

TikTok faces potential legislation threats due to its ties with ByteDance, a Beijing-based company.

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A bipartisan House panel approved a bill requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok within six months to avoid a nationwide ban.

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The bill also empowers the executive branch to restrict access to apps deemed national security threats.

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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise plans to bring the bill to a House vote next week.

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Uncertainty remains regarding the bill's fate in the Senate, where previous attempts to ban TikTok stalled.

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President Biden expressed readiness to sign the bill if passed by Congress.

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Lawmakers express concerns over Chinese authorities potentially accessing data of TikTok's American users.

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Previous attempts to ban TikTok, including Trump's executive order, faced legal challenges.

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TikTok users mobilize against the bill, inundating congressional offices with calls.

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The potential ban could impact small businesses, influencers, and users who rely on TikTok for marketing and income.

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