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Federal Government Officials Prohibited from Using TikTok

This new bill aims to ban U.S. federal government officers, employees, and elected officials from having or maintaining official accounts on TikTok. The purpose is to protect national security, as TikTok is viewed as a threat linked to the Chinese Communist Party. Citizens will not see official government communications on this platform.
Key points
Federal officers, employees, and elected officials are prohibited from having official TikTok accounts.
The ban applies to Government, Politician, or Political Party Accounts on TikTok or any ByteDance-owned platform.
The goal is to protect U.S. national security from threats associated with TikTok.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5144
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]
Process start date: 2023-08-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

GOT Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5144.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-08-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal officers, employees, and elected officials are prohibited from having official TikTok accounts.
  • The ban applies to Government, Politician, or Political Party Accounts on TikTok or any ByteDance-owned platform.
  • The goal is to protect U.S. national security from threats associated with TikTok.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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