No TikTok on United States Devices Act

1/31/2024, 8:15 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 503

No TikTok on United States Devices Act

This bill imposes sanctions on the parent company of the TikTok social media service, ByteDance Limited, as long as it is involved with TikTok.

Specifically, the President must impose property-blocking sanctions on ByteDance or any successor entity or subsidiary if it is involved in matters relating to (1) TikTok or any successor service; or (2) information, video, or data associated with such a service.

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) must report to Congress on any national security threats posed by TikTok, including the ability of China's government to access or use the data of U.S. users of TikTok. Within 180 days of this bill's enactment, ODNI must brief Congress on the implementation of the bill.

Current Status of Bill HR 503

Bill HR 503 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 25, 2023. Bill HR 503 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 25, 2023.  Bill HR 503's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on the National Intelligence Enterprise. as of February 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 503

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 503

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 503

No TikTok on United States Devices ActNo TikTok on United States Devices ActTo impose sanctions with respect to TikTok, and for other purposes.
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