House of Representatives passes bill that could ban TikTok

The legislation received broad bipartisan support, with both Republicans and Democrats signaling a willingness to appear tough on China.

VideoIf the TikTok bill becomes law, it would likely escalate the cold war between the United States and China for control of important technologies.CreditCredit ...Kenny Holston/The New York Times

The House on Wednesday passed a bill with broad bipartisan support that would require the Chinese owner of TikTok for sale the extremely popular video app. or have it banned in the United States.

This decision intensifies the confrontation between Beijing and Washington over control of a wide range of technologies that could affect national security and freedom of speech. and the social media industry.

Republican leaders rushed the bill through the House with limited debate, and it passed a lopsided vote of 352 to 65, reflecting broad support. for legislation that would directly target China in an election year.

This action came despite TikTok's efforts to mobilize its 170 million American users against the measure, and in the middle of the Biden campaign. the administration's efforts to persuade lawmakers that Chinese ownership of the platform poses serious risks to U.S. national security, including the possibility of election interference.

The result was a bipartisan coalition. behind the measure, which included Republicans, who challenged former President Donald J. Trump to support it, and Democrats, who also lined up behind a bill that President Biden said he would sign.< /p>

The bill faces a difficult road before passage in the Senate, where Senator Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York and majority leader, has not not committed to putting it to a vote and where some lawmakers have vowed to fight. he. And even if it passes the Senate and becomes law, it is likely to face legal challenges.

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