The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill on Wednesday that could lead to TikTok being banned in the United States. The "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" easily cleared the chamber by a lopsided 352-65 vote, with 50 Democrats and 15 Republicans voting against the bill. Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas voted "present."

House Passage of TikTok Bill

The legislation would require ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, to sell off the app within 180 days or face a ban. It would also apply to any other company subject to the influence of a US foreign adversary. Lawmakers cited concerns about data sharing with the Chinese government and potential foreign influence campaigns.

Reaction and Concerns

Some lawmakers raised concerns about rushed legislation and free speech implications. Progressive Democrats argued that the bill was ill-considered, while some Republicans expressed concerns about the influence of former President Trump and potential impacts on other social media platforms like Facebook.

Next Steps

Despite the bill's easy passage in the House and President Biden's pledge to sign it, its fate in the Senate remains uncertain due to disagreements among senators about how to address TikTok.