House Bill 2566
117th Congress(2021-2022)
No TikTok on Government Devices Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 15, 2021
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Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2566
Congress
117
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
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Summary
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.
April 15, 2021
04/15/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
04/15/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:45 PM