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DemocratBill · S. 103· Senate(119-S-103)

Extend the TikTok Deadline Act

Rep. Markey
Age: 80 years
Massachusetts
Introduced
1/15/2025
Last activity
1/15/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsored by
Edward Markey
Cosponsors
Democrat - 3Republican - 0
Science, Technology, Communications
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is titled the "Extend the TikTok Deadline Act." It aims to amend the existing Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. The primary purpose is to change the timeline regarding the sale of TikTok. Specifically, it seeks to extend the deadline by which the application must be sold to avoid a ban. The proposed change replaces the current "270 days" requirement with "540 days."

Yes

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+2

    The extension allows more time for the company and its owners to negotiate a sale or transition.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2

    The extension of the deadline provides more time for a business transaction to occur, which may reduce immediate market volatility for those involved.

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?+1

    The extension maintains access to the platform for a longer period, which is highly used by urban populations.

The opposite

  • Does this put more rules on large technology companies?-2

    The bill delays the regulatory outcome of the previous act by extending the time the foreign-controlled entity can operate.

  • Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?-2

    Extending the deadline delays the required divestiture from a foreign-controlled application, potentially prolongizing the period of data security risk.