HR 6837
117th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Department of Homeland Security
Internet, web applications, social media
Public contracts and procurement
No TikTok on Department of Homeland Security Devices Act
Introduced: February 25, 2022
Introduced by:
Guest, Michael
Republican
· Mississippi
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6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 2, 2022
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.
Mar 2, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 2, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 28, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Feb 25, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Feb 25, 2022
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.
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