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Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 12, 2020Government Operations and Politics
S. 3455

No TikTok on Government Devices Act

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No TikTok on Government Devices Act

This bill requires the social media video application TikTok to be removed from the information technology of federal agencies.

Specifically, the bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to develop standards for executive agencies that require TikTok and any successor application from the developer to be removed from agency information technology (e.g., devices). Such standards must include exceptions for law enforcement activities, national security interests, and security researchers.

What just happenedAug 10, 2020

By Senator Johnson from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written report. Report No. 116-250.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO](R-MO)Sponsor
5 cosponsors5 R
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  1. Aug 10, 2020Floor

    By Senator Johnson from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written report. Report No. 116-250.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  2. Aug 10, 2020Committee14900

    By Senator Johnson from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written report. Report No. 116-250.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. Aug 7, 2020FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  4. Aug 7, 2020FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  5. Aug 7, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  6. Aug 6, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5236-5237; text: CR S5237)

  7. Aug 6, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  8. Aug 6, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 507.

  9. Aug 6, 2020Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  10. Aug 6, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  11. Jul 22, 2020Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  12. Mar 12, 2020IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  13. Mar 12, 2020IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateAug 6, 202055

No TikTok on Government Devices Act

This bill requires the social media video application TikTok to be removed from the information technology of federal agencies.

Specifically, the bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to develop standards for executive agencies that require TikTok and any successor application from the developer to be removed from agency information technology (e.g., devices). Such standards must include exceptions for law enforcement activities, national security interests, and security researchers.

Introduced in SenateMar 12, 2020

No TikTok on Government Devices Act

This bill prohibits federal employees from using the social media video application TikTok on government-issued devices.

Specifically, the bill prohibits employees and officers of the United States, Members of Congress, congressional employees, and officers and employees of government corporations from downloading or using TikTok, or any successor application from the developer, on any device issued by the federal government or a government corporation, with the exception of specified activities (e.g., cybersecurity research).

No TikTok on Government Devices Act — Informed