TikTok: Collected Reports

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This is a collection of reports on TikTok written for the Congressional Research Service with the aim of informing U.S. legislative debate. These reports describe the history of TikTok, how it works, and why some want TikTok banned in the U.S. Most of the reports focus on the legal issues and legislative proposals surrounding TikTok. The potential ramifications of banning TikTok are also discussed.

The oldest report was released on June 30, 2023, and the most recent report was released on April 25, 2024. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn

Genre(s): Law

Language: English

Section Chapter Author Source Reader Time Language
Play 01 TikTok: Technology Overview and Issues (June 30, 2023) Patricia Moloney Figliola Etext Elsie Selwyn
00:42:02 en
Play 02 Restricting TikTok (Part I): Legal History and Background (September 28, 2023) Stephen P. Mulligan Etext Elsie Selwyn
00:15:10 en
Play 03 Restricting TikTok (Part II): Legislative Proposals and Considerations for Congress (March 15, 2024) Peter J. Benson Etext Elsie Selwyn
00:25:24 en
Play 04 Montana's TikTok Ban, an Injunction, and Pending Legal Actions (December 8, 2023) Sanchitha Jayaram Etext Elsie Selwyn
00:14:20 en
Play 05 H.R. 7521 Regulation of TikTok: Analysis of Selected Legal Issues (March 20, 2024) Peter J. Benson Etext Elsie Selwyn
00:23:50 en
Play 06 TikTok: Frequently Asked Questions and Issues for Congress, Part 1 (April 9, 2024) Michael D. Sutherland Etext Elsie Selwyn
00:23:07 en
Play 07 TikTok: Frequently Asked Questions and Issues for Congress, Part 2 (April 9, 2024) Michael D. Sutherland Etext Elsie Selwyn
00:22:38 en
Play 08 TikTok: Frequently Asked Questions and Issues for Congress, Part 3 (April 9, 2024) Michael D. Sutherland Etext Elsie Selwyn
00:27:52 en
Play 09 TikTok: Proposed Legislation and Implications (April 23, 2024) Kristen E. Busch Etext Elsie Selwyn
00:09:04 en
Play 10 TikTok and China's Digital Platforms: Issues for Congress (April 25, 2024) Karen M. Sutter Etext Elsie Selwyn
00:16:55 en