The United States House of Representatives has passed a significant piece of legislation that could lead to a nationwide ban on the social media platform TikTok unless its parent company, ByteDance, divests its ownership. The bill, which passed with broad bipartisan support, reflects growing concerns among lawmakers regarding national security and the potential for foreign data access. Supporters of the measure argue it is a necessary step to protect American user data, while critics, including some civil liberties groups and content creators, contend that a ban would stifle free expression and impact small businesses. TikTok has consistently denied claims that it shares user data with foreign authorities and has characterized the bill as an overreach. The legislation now moves to the Senate, where leaders have indicated they will conduct a thorough review before bringing it to a vote.