US Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX-13) this week introduced the Government Off TikTok Act to prohibit Federal Government officials from maintaining official accounts on TikTok.
The bill also emphasizes that TikTok is a proven national security threat to the United States and that no US Official should be posting about official business through a media outlet controlled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
“We know that when you download TikTok, you willingly open the door for the CCP to access your data without restriction,” Jackson said. “Not only should government officials be setting a good example for all Americans to help deter the use of the Chinese-owned platform, but they should understand the major national security risks associated with using the application. The evidence is clear, TikTok is a major national security risk with numerous privacy issues associated, not to mention the negative social impacts occurring especially to our children. I am fully dedicated to confronting the threat posed by the CCP in every possible manner, and cutting off Chinese access to our data, especially for Government officials, is a top priority.” Representatives Brian Babin (R-TX), Ralph Norman (R-SC), and Josh Brecheen (R-OK) cosponsored Jackson’s legislation.
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