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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 28, 2022 Introduced by: Guest, Michael Republican · Mississippi See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 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
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 2, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 28, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.
Feb 25, 2022
Introduced in House
Feb 25, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 March 2, 2022

Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability Discharged.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6837: No TikTok on Department of Homeland Security Devices Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-6837/
MLA
"H.R. 6837: No TikTok on Department of Homeland Security Devices Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-6837/.
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H.R. 6837, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-6837/.
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