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Introduced
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
In Committee
07/22/2020
07/22/2020
Crossed Over
08/07/2020
08/07/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
No TikTok on Government Devices Act No TikTok on Government Devices Act This bill requires the social media video application TikTok to be removed from the information technology of federal agencies. Specifically, the bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to develop standards for executive agencies that require TikTok and any successor application from the developer to be removed from agency information technology (e.g., devices). Such standards must include exceptions for law enforcement activities, national security interests, and security researchers.
AI Summary
This bill, the No TikTok on Government Devices Act, requires the removal of the social media application TikTok and any successor application from the information technology (IT) of federal agencies. Specifically, it directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to develop standards for executive agencies that mandate the removal of TikTok and similar apps, with exceptions for law enforcement activities, national security interests, and security research. The bill aims to prohibit federal employees, officers, members of Congress, and government corporation personnel from downloading or using TikTok or related apps on devices issued by the government.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (6)
Josh Hawley (R)*,
Tom Cotton (R),
Joni Ernst (R),
John Neely Kennedy (R),
Martha McSally (R),
Rick Scott (R),
Last Action
By Senator Johnson from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written report. Report No. 116-250. (on 08/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3455/all-info | 03/14/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3455/BILLS-116s3455rs.pdf | 08/08/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3455/BILLS-116s3455rs.pdf.pdf | 08/08/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3455/BILLS-116s3455es.pdf | 08/08/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3455/BILLS-116s3455es.pdf.pdf | 08/08/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3455/BILLS-116s3455is.pdf | 03/27/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3455/BILLS-116s3455is.pdf.pdf | 03/27/2020 |
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