Extend the TikTok Deadline Act

Hozzl · 2025-02-13T15:21:36Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 103 Extend the TikTok Deadline Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/13/2025, 3:21 PM

Summary of Bill S 103

Bill 119 s 103, also known as the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, is a proposed legislation that aims to amend the original act in order to extend the deadline for the sale of TikTok. The original act required TikTok to be sold in order to avoid being banned due to concerns about its ties to foreign adversaries.

The proposed amendment seeks to extend the deadline by which TikTok must be sold, giving the company more time to address these concerns and potentially avoid a ban. This extension could provide TikTok with the opportunity to make necessary changes to its ownership or operations in order to comply with US regulations and ensure the security of American users' data.

The bill is currently being considered by Congress and has garnered attention from both sides of the political spectrum. Supporters argue that the extension will allow for a more thorough review of TikTok's operations and potential security risks, while opponents raise concerns about the implications of allowing a potentially risky app to continue operating in the US. Overall, Bill 119 s 103 represents an important step in the ongoing debate over the regulation of foreign-controlled applications in the US, and its outcome could have significant implications for the future of TikTok and other similar platforms.

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Current Status of Bill S 103

Bill S 103 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 15, 2025. Bill S 103 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 15, 2025. Bill S 103's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of January 15, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 103

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Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 103

A bill 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.A bill 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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