Glacier Country News

(WASHINGTON) Today, Congressman Ryan Zinke voted in support of legislation aimed at preventing foreign adversaries from owning social media companies in the United States. The bipartisan legislation passed the House by a vote of 352 to 65.

In a statement following the vote, Congressman Zinke emphasized his stance on the issue, stating, "Today I voted to ban the Chinese Communist Party from owning and operating TikTok in the United States." He further added, "The bill does not shut down TikTok. It simply and rightfully forces the CCP-controlled parent company to divest. Already American companies have put in bids to buy the platform. It is clear the CCP is not a friend and certainly not trustworthy. I don’t think the Chinese should own our land or our kids’ data."

The legislation aims to address concerns regarding data privacy and national security, particularly in light of the involvement of foreign entities in social media platforms. Congressman Zinke's support for the bill reflects a commitment to safeguarding data privacy and protecting American interests from potential foreign influence.

By voting in favor of this legislation, Congressman Zinke has taken a stand to protect Montana data privacy from the Chinese Communist Party and ensure that American companies have the opportunity to secure platforms like TikTok within the country's borders.