TikTok's sell-or-ban bill gains steam in Congress ahead of upcoming vote
by Fast Company
Fast Company— An effort to force TikTok‘s Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the social media app or face a ban in the U.S. was gaining steam in Congress on Thursday, with the House of Representatives setting a vote for Saturday and a key Senate Democrat voicing support for the move. The Republican-controlled House included the measure in a sweeping $95 billion legislative package that would provide aid to allies including Ukraine and Israel, a major step forward in a months-long push in Washington. The...
USA Today—Congress passes TikTok sell-or-ban bill, but legal battles loom. Lawmakers argue that the popular social media app poses a national security threat. TikTok has pledged to fight the policy in court.
Tech Times—US Congress Set to Vote Again on Bill that Would Force TikTok to Divest or Face Ban. The US Congress will vote again regarding a bill forcing TikTok to divest or face a potential ban. The US House of Representatives is scheduled to vote once more on Saturday regarding a bill aimed at compelling TikTok to sever ties with its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or else face a nationwide prohibition, according to a report by AFP.
KRQE News 13—Senate passes bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban. It now goes to President Joe Biden, who has backed the TikTok proposal and has said he will sign the package as soon as he gets it.