The United States House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a Bill on Wednesday (March 13) that would give TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance about six months to divest the US assets of the short-video app used by about 170 million Americans or face a ban.
The United States House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a Bill on Wednesday (March 13) that would give TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance about six months to divest the US assets of the short-video app used by about 170 million Americans or face a ban. The Bill passed 352-65, with bipartisan support, but it faces a more uncertain path in the Senate where some favor a different approach to regulating foreign-owned apps that could pose security concerns .
Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has not indicated how he plans to proceed. TikTok's fate has become a major issue in Washington
US House Of Representatives Bill Tiktok Chinese Owner Bytedance Divest US Assets Short-Video App Ban Senate Security Concerns Chuck Schumer Washington
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
House of Representatives passes Bill that could ban TikTok in the USTikTok would have to part ways from its Chinese parent company ByteDance or face a ban.
Read more »
US House to vote on TikTok crackdown; fate uncertain in SenateWASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives plans to vote on a Bill on Wednesday (Mar 13) that would give TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance about six months to divest the short-video app used by about 170 million Americans or face a ban.
Read more »
Homeowner Charged $3,590 by Electrician on Chinese New YearA homeowner was charged $3,590 by an electrician to fix the circuit breaker on the first day of Chinese New Year at midnight.
Read more »
Dragon Mural Taken Down After Chinese New Year CelebrationA dragon mural put up by a couple for Chinese New Year in Tampines was taken down days later, sparking controversy.
Read more »
Taiwan defends coast guard actions after Chinese speedboat incidentTaiwan defends the actions of its coast guard after a Chinese speedboat overturned near the Kinmen Islands, resulting in two deaths.
Read more »