Bipartisan bill would repeal 2024 TikTok forced-sale law

What does this do?

HR 564 would repeal the 2024 law that required ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company, to sell the app or face a ban in the United States. It would also cancel all government designations made under that law and apply retroactively, meaning actions already taken under it would be treated as if they never occurred. Any app previously labeled a "foreign adversary controlled application" under the old law could continue operating in the US without facing a forced sale or ban.

Who does it affect?

The bill directly affects the roughly 170 million Americans who use TikTok, as well as companies that own or operate apps flagged under the original law, businesses that advertise on TikTok, and creators who rely on the platform for income. It was introduced by two members of Congress from opposite parties and has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Why does it matter?

The original 2024 law was passed on the grounds that TikTok posed a national security risk, with concerns that a foreign adversary could access American users' data or influence the content people see. Repealing that law would remove the legal basis for any forced sale or ban and reverse the national security designations tied to it.

Where does it stand?