Summary of Bill HRES 1051
Bill 118 HRES 1051, titled "Recognizing the importance of the national security risks posed by foreign adversary controlled social media applications," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge and address the potential threats to national security posed by social media applications that are controlled by foreign adversaries.
The resolution highlights the growing concern among lawmakers about the influence and reach of foreign-controlled social media platforms, which have the potential to be used for malicious purposes such as spreading disinformation, conducting espionage, and manipulating public opinion. The resolution emphasizes the need for increased vigilance and oversight to protect the United States from these threats.
In addition, the resolution calls for increased cooperation and coordination between government agencies, technology companies, and other stakeholders to address these national security risks. It also encourages the development of strategies and policies to mitigate the threats posed by foreign adversary-controlled social media applications.
Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1051 underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing the national security risks associated with foreign adversary-controlled social media applications, and calls for proactive measures to safeguard the United States against these threats.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1051
This resolution states that the House of Representatives has determined that TikTok and ByteDance Ltd. (the company that owns TikTok) pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States.