On March 13, local time, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill aimed at restricting the operation of TikTok, a social media app owned by Chinese company ByteDance, in the United States.。The move could mark the beginning of a substantial ban on TikTok in the US。

The bill, seen as "protecting Americans from foreign hostile control applications," was co-sponsored by House Select Committee Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi and quickly passed by the Energy and Commerce Committee.。The bill views TikTok as a national security threat, saying it is controlled by so-called "foreign hostile forces."。

The focus of the bill has now turned to the Senate, but faces an uncertain prospect there as senators disagree on。In addition, TikTok and other tech policy and civil liberties groups have spoken out against the bill, arguing that it violates America's First Amendment rights.。

TikTok's EO Weekly nominee expressed regret for the House vote and stressed that the company has been committed to protecting the security of user data on the platform.。He also said passage of the bill would give other social media companies more power and take billions of dollars out of the pockets of platform creators and small businesses.。

The bill's passage has sparked a wide range of discussions, from national security to free speech to the competitive landscape of the tech industry, with each side having a different voice.。Meanwhile, news of a possible US ban on TikTok has led some well-known TikTok platform creators to look for other ways to diversify their businesses and brands.。

In this game of policy and technology, the House decision will undoubtedly have a long-term impact on the U.S. social media ecosystem, and the Senate decision will be the focus of attention next.。