No TikTok on Department of Homeland Security Devices Act
Summary
No TikTok on Department of Homeland Security Devices Act This bill prohibits Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees and contractors from using the TikTok application on DHS computers or other information technology equipment. It also requires DHS to remove the application from DHS equipment. The bill includes exceptions for law enforcement activities, national security interests and activities, and security researchers.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Feb 25, 2022
Last action Mar 2, 2022
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Mar 2, 2022
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.
lower
Mar 2, 2022
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
lower
Feb 28, 2022
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
lower
Feb 25, 2022
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
lower
Feb 25, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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