Several U.S. representatives, including Rep. Sara Jacobs and Rep. Cori, voted against a bill aiming to ban TikTok, citing concerns about the bill's effectiveness in addressing national security threats and data privacy issues. Rep. Matt Gaetz also opposed the bill, emphasizing the need for a better solution to the TikTok national security issue. The bill, known as the 'Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,' faced criticism for its rushed nature and targeting of a single platform. Representatives highlighted the importance of a comprehensive approach to social media harms and data privacy instead of reactive measures. Rep. Kevin Mullin voted against the bill that would force TikTok's parent company to sell its stake within six months, expressing concerns about the de facto TikTok ban infringing on free speech rights. Rep. Barry Moore and Rep. Nikema also voted against the legislation, emphasizing the need for a more holistic approach to address the issues at hand.
My statement regarding the House vote on TikTok: https://t.co/zjJD9kIaDj
Yesterday, I voted NO on the TikTok ban. Banning apps is not a comprehensive approach to national security & data privacy issues. Plus, it likely violates the 1st Amendment, gives presidents too much power, and puts my constituents & LA businesses in the crossfire. https://t.co/Ae6nhFLSaU
I voted NO on the TikTok Legislation. “Social media is an important part of our lives; and every day millions of people use TikTok for good reasons. I voted no on this legislation because it is only a piecemeal approach to solving a serious… 1/3
Today, I voted against legislation that functionally bans TikTok by giving them just 180 days to sell their operations. This infringes on the free speech rights of 170 million Americans by going after one company instead of the problem at hand.
Earlier today, the #House passed a bill that would force #TikTok’s foreign-owned parent company, ByteDance, to sell its stake in the social media giant within six months or face being banned in the U.S. I voted against this de facto #TikTokBan. Here's why: https://t.co/TOOhctbDRG
I have concerns about social media and data privacy but voted no on a bill targeting TikTok, used by millions of Americans. Legislators should make careful policy—not rushed, out-of-touch decisions before engaging the public. Today’s approach risks eroding trust in this Congress.
Read my statement on why I voted "NO" on today's TikTok ban⬇️ https://t.co/gRUNCHRJHP
The rush to ban TikTok sets a dangerous precedent for our country by undermining our freedom of speech, which is why I voted against H.R. 7521. We need a holistic approach to address the harms of all social media, not a reactive bill targeting one platform.
Today, I voted against the so-called “TikTok Bill.” Here’s why: https://t.co/Kbyh6hEhhj
The TikTok bill, named the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,” was up for a vote today. I voted no. https://t.co/QXHAc6Ernt
I voted no on banning TikTok. This bill won't make us any safer and fails to address the national security threats that exist on all social media platforms. https://t.co/EMDyiXAXoY
Today, I voted NO on a deeply flawed bill that was rushed to the floor and threatens to ban TikTok. This is not responsible governance. Instead of targeting one company, Congress should enact comprehensive data privacy legislation. https://t.co/FzUo1mJdV9
I voted no on banning TikTok. This bill won't make us any safer and fails to address the real threats posed by the PRC. https://t.co/ag5EGTwQ3C
TikTok is a national security concern and I think it should be banned. But as is typically the case, Congress made a bad bill to deal with a real problem. Here’s why I voted against it. 👇 https://t.co/0qJxTFN3NU