S-1143 : Still Just a Bill


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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-12-15FloorHeld at the desk.House floor actions
2022-12-15FloorReceived in the House.House floor actions
2022-12-15FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2022-12-14FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7189-7190; text: CR S7189-7190)Senate
2022-12-14CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 642.Senate
2022-12-14CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-256.Senate
2021-05-12CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2021-04-15IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2021-04-15IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
Related Subjects
  • Computers and information technology
  • Congressional officers and employees
  • Government buildings, facilities, and property
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Members of Congress
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