Extend the TikTok Deadline Act

Hozzl · 2025-02-08T05:08:20Z

Explore the details of House Bill 391 Extend the TikTok Deadline Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2025, 5:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 391

Bill 119 hr 391, also known as the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, aims to amend the original legislation in order to extend the deadline for the sale of TikTok. The original Act required TikTok, a popular social media app owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, to be sold to a US-based company by a certain deadline in order to avoid being banned in the United States due to concerns about national security and data privacy.

The new amendment proposed in Bill 119 hr 391 seeks to extend this deadline, giving TikTok more time to find a suitable buyer and address the concerns raised by the US government. The extension of the deadline is intended to allow for a more thorough review of the potential sale and ensure that any deal reached is in the best interests of national security and data privacy.

The bill does not specify a new deadline for the sale of TikTok, but rather gives the relevant authorities the discretion to determine an appropriate timeline based on the circumstances. This flexibility is intended to allow for a more nuanced approach to the issue and ensure that the sale of TikTok is handled in a responsible and thoughtful manner. Overall, Bill 119 hr 391 represents a bipartisan effort to address the national security concerns surrounding TikTok while also allowing for a fair and transparent process for the sale of the app. The extension of the deadline provides TikTok with the opportunity to find a suitable buyer and address the concerns raised by the US government, ultimately ensuring the protection of American interests in the digital realm.

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Current Status of Bill HR 391

Bill HR 391 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 14, 2025. Bill HR 391 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 14, 2025. Bill HR 391's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 14, 2025

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To amend the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to extend the deadline by which TikTok must be sold in order to avoid being banned.To amend the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to extend the deadline by which TikTok must be sold in order to avoid being banned.

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