The new bill, titled “Protecting Americans From Foreign Competitor Apps,” proposes banning TikTok and follow-on apps from ByteDance.
On March 7, the US House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee decided to vote in favor of a bill requiring ByteDance – TikTok’s parent company – to divest ownership within six months, or face an injunction. Total ban in the US. The voting session ended with an overwhelming support rate of 50 votes in favor, with no objections recorded.
TikTok is facing the possibility of being completely banned in Vietnam. Photo: internet
The majority leader in the US House of Representatives, Steve Scalise, announced that the House will vote on the important bill next week. If the bill receives approval from the House of Representatives, it will continue to be sent to the Senate and eventually presented to President Joe Biden to officially become law. Currently, the White House has expressed support for this bill.
In response, TikTok mobilized its user community in the United States to convey to the US Congress the true value and importance of TikTok in their lives. At the same time, TikTok encourages American users to protest by saying “NO” when necessary.
This is the most important US step against TikTok after President Donald Trump’s ineffective ban attempt in 2020. Previous efforts were delayed due to TikTok’s interests. A US judge has refused Montana’s TikTok ban, expected to apply from January 1, 2024. TikTok currently has 170 million users in the US.
