The United States House of Representatives approved a bill that could result in the banning of TikTok in the country unless it separates from its Chinese owner, ByteDance Ltd.
The bill, named the 21st Century Peace through Strength Act, passed with a strong bipartisan vote of 360-58, with US officials expressing concerns about the company's potential for spreading propaganda. Under this bill, ByteDance has nine months to sell TikTok, failing which the app could be removed from US app stores.
The legislation also includes imposing sanctions on ports and refineries dealing with Iranian oil, as well as on individuals involved in activities related to Iran's missile program. Additionally, the bill grants the executive branch authority to transfer frozen Russian assets in the US to Ukraine.
