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- H.R.8772
H.R.8772: Block the Tok Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 6, 2022
- Latest Major Action Sept. 7, 2022
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 6, 2022
Bill Summary
Block the Tok Act This bill prohibits the social media application TikTok from accessing user data of U.S. citizens from within China, and it requires the Federal Trade Commission to investigate whether TikTok has engaged in unfair or deceptive practices. The bill also prohibits the download or use of TikTok at U.S. military installations, at certain federal agencies, and on federal government devices.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 7, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
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| Sept. 6, 2022 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| Sept. 6, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) |