US Lawmakers Pass Bill to Force Sale of TikTok In an ongoing dispute with China, US House lawmakers approved a bill requiring ByteDance, the Chinese company behind TikTok, to sell the app over national security concerns. The bill has bipartisan support and aims to address worries that Chinese ownership could compromise American data security. If the bill becomes law, it would force ByteDance to sell TikTok within six months to a US-approved buyer, or face restrictions on the app's distribution and updates. However, the sale may face challenges due to its high price tag and potential opposition from China. Former President Trump's recent opposition to the bill has added a new political dimension to the debate. If the bill passes, it would impose civil penalties on app stores and web hosting companies, possibly affecting TikTok users' access to the app.