{"id":2194053,"date":"2024-03-06T12:52:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T17:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gallagher-says-bipartisan-tiktok-bill-is-not-a-ban\/"},"modified":"2024-03-06T12:56:08","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T17:56:08","slug":"gallagher-says-bipartisan-tiktok-bill-is-not-a-ban","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gallagher-says-bipartisan-tiktok-bill-is-not-a-ban\/","title":{"rendered":"Gallagher clarifies bipartisan TikTok bill isn&#8217;t a ban"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgallagher-says-bipartisan-tiktok-bill-is-not-a-ban%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2194053&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Fight Against China&#8217;s Influence on TikTok<\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>The author of fast-tracked legislation regulating China\u2019s influence over TikTok said the legislation is not a ban on the popular app, pushing back against criticism from the \u2062company and some legislators.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The House Select\u2063 Committee \u2064on the Chinese Communist Party\u2064 Chairman, Mike Gallagher (R-WI), made it clear during a press event on Wednesday that the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act is not intended to ban \u200cTikTok. Instead, it aims to sever the app&#8217;s ties to \u200dits China-based parent company ByteDance \u200dand the Chinese Communist Party.<\/p>\n<p>The bill, if passed, would make it illegal for app stores to host social media applications owned by companies connected to &#8220;foreign adversaries&#8221; like China, Russia, or Iran. TikTok and its parent company ByteDance are the primary targets. Additionally, the bill would grant \u2064the \u2062president the authority to designate other social media apps controlled by foreign adversaries and require divestments.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In the carefully, narrowly focused bill we\u2019ve come up \u200cwith here, TikTok could live \u2064on and people could do whatever they want \u2064on\u200b it, provided there is that separation [of ByteDance and TikTok],&#8221; Gallagher explained. &#8220;Again, it is not a\u2063 ban. Think of this as a surgery designed to remove the tumor and thereby save the\u200d patient.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>If the bill\u200c becomes law, TikTok would have six months to separate itself from ByteDance or face a ban in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>A TikTok spokesperson criticized the bill, claiming it is an outright ban that infringes on the \u200dFirst Amendment rights of millions of Americans and harms small businesses. However, Gallagher argued that the legislation \u2063is not solely focused on TikTok and aims to address the broader issue of foreign adversary control.<\/p>\n<p>The bill has gained significant support, with House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairwoman Cathy McMorris\u2063 Rodgers (R-WA) announcing\u2064 hearings and markups on the bill, along with legislation restricting Chinese access to U.S. data.<\/p>\n<p>The White House also expressed support for Gallagher&#8217;s legislation, stating that they appreciate the work\u2063 done and look forward to strengthening the bill further.<\/p>\n<p>Gallagher&#8217;s legislation is just one of many bills introduced in Congress to address TikTok. While some bills propose banning the app altogether, others, like \u200bthe RESTRICT Act introduced by Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and John Thune (R-SD), aim to give federal agencies the power to mitigate transactions with companies based in foreign nations of concern.<\/p>\n<h3>Read\u200b More:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">The Washington Examiner<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Is the\u2062 proposed legislation\u2064 targeting TikTok \u2063unfairly, considering that other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-new-acting-attorney-general-jeff-rosen-recently-wrote-an-essay-on-foreign-influence-in-us-elections-this-tells-us-a-little-about-his-knowledge-of-whats-going-on-today\/\" title=\"The New Acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen Recently Wrote an Essay on Foreign Influence in US Elections \u2013 This Tells Us A Little About His Knowledge of What\u2019s Going On Today\">social media platforms<\/a> also\u2062 collect user \u2062data and have connections to foreign entities<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2062 That are owned or controlled by a foreign adversary, such as China. This is\u200b a significant move in the\u200d ongoing fight against China&#8217;s influence on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-director-christopher-wray-testifies-before-house-judiciary-committee\/\" title=\"FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before House Judiciary Committee\">popular social media platforms<\/a>, as concerns continue \u2063to\u200b rise regarding data\u200d privacy and national security.<\/p>\n<p>TikTok, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-exploits-lobbying-loophole-to-dodge-disclosure\/\" title=\"China Exploits Lobbying Loophole to Dodge Disclosure\">popular short-video app<\/a>\u200d that has taken the world \u2064by storm, has been under intense scrutiny due to\u200b its Chinese ownership. \u200dMany believe that \u200cthe app&#8217;s \u2062parent company, ByteDance, and \u2062the Chinese Communist Party have access \u2062to vast \u200bamounts\u2064 of user \u2062data, which poses a \u2063threat \u2064to national security and opens the\u200d door\u200c for potential\u200b exploitation.<\/p>\n<p>In response to these concerns, Representative Mike Gallagher, chairman of the House Select Committee on\u200d the Chinese Communist Party, has introduced legislation that seeks to address this \u200dissue. However, it \u200dis \u2064crucial \u2062to note that the intention behind this legislation is \u200dnot to ban TikTok altogether.<\/p>\n<p>During a press event, Chairman Gallagher emphasized\u2062 that the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act aims to \u200dsever \u200dthe ties between\u2063 TikTok and its Chinese parent company. The bill, \u200dif enacted,\u200b would make it illegal \u2063for app stores to host social media \u2062applications \u200bthat are owned \u2062or\u2064 controlled by\u2063 foreign adversaries.<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of this legislation is to \u2062safeguard \u2062American citizens\u2062 from potential\u200c threats \u2064posed by foreign influence and control. It is a proactive \u200dmeasure to protect user data \u2064and national\u2063 security, without completely eliminating the popular app that has gained immense popularity among younger generations.<\/p>\n<p>Critics argue that this legislation is an overreaction and unfairly targets TikTok. They argue that other social media platforms,\u2063 such as Facebook and Twitter, also collect user data \u200band have connections \u2063to foreign \u2063entities, but are not facing the same level\u2063 of scrutiny.<\/p>\n<p>However, proponents of\u2063 the bill argue that the unique nature\u2064 of TikTok, \u200bits\u2062 massive user base,\u2062 and its Chinese ownership\u200c warrant\u200b specific attention. \u200dWith its \u200balgorithm-driven content \u2063recommendation system,\u200c TikTok has the potential to shape public opinion and influence cultural\u200c trends on a global scale.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, concerns have \u200dbeen\u2064 raised \u2062about TikTok&#8217;s opaque data collection practices and \u2062the ease with which user information \u2062can be accessed\u200c by the Chinese government. Given the Chinese government&#8217;s\u2063 track\u200c record\u2062 of imposing strict\u2064 controls on the \u200bflow of information and its history of cyber espionage, these concerns are not unfounded.<\/p>\n<p>It is \u200bessential to strike\u2064 a \u2062balance between protecting national security and allowing the\u2062 freedom of expression and innovation that social \u2063media\u200d platforms provide. The current legislation proposes a viable\u200b solution by\u2063 addressing \u200cthe specific concerns surrounding TikTok \u200cwithout imposing \u2062a\u2064 complete \u2063ban.<\/p>\n<p>As the fight against China&#8217;s\u2062 influence on TikTok continues, it is crucial for \u2063legislators and stakeholders to engage in\u200b meaningful dialogue and \u2062find comprehensive\u200c solutions.\u2063 Balancing the interests of national security, privacy, and the freedom of expression is a\u2062 complex task but is necessary to ensure the safety and well-being\u200b of citizens.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the proposed legislation championed by Chairman Gallagher is not a ban on TikTok but seeks to sever its ties to its Chinese parent company and address\u200d concerns regarding\u2062 data privacy and national security.\u200b It is crucial for legislators\u2063 to consider the unique\u2062 challenges posed\u200c by TikTok&#8217;s \u200bChinese \u2064ownership\u2063 while ensuring\u2064 a fair and balanced approach to regulating the app&#8217;s influence.\u200b The fight against China&#8217;s influence on TikTok is ongoing,\u200c and it \u2063requires collaboration, \u2062transparency, and a commitment\u200b to safeguarding the interests of American citizens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The legislation regulating China&#8217;s control over TikTok is not a ban, clarified Chairman Mike Gallagher. He addressed criticism from the company and legislators, stating that it aims to protect Americans from foreign influence. 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