Congressman John Moolenaar Chairman of the Select Committee on the CCP | Official Website
Members of the majority in the House Select Committee on China have reiterated their commitment to safeguard national security and ensure the protection of American data following the announcement of an extension on the TikTok deal.
The members issued a statement saying, "As members of the Select Committee on China, we continue to prioritize the protection of national security and American data. We look forward to working with the Administration on addressing the national security concerns surrounding TikTok’s ownership. Any resolution must ensure that U.S. law is followed, and that the Chinese Communist Party does not have access to American user data or the ability to manipulate the content consumed by Americans. We remain committed to enforcing the framework established by Congress to safeguard the American people. We stand firm in our position and look forward to more details from the Administration to ensure that any deal aligns with national security and U.S. law."
The statement reflects concerns about the potential access of the Chinese Communist Party to American user data and highlights the need for compliance with U.S. law. The committee members emphasized the importance of ensuring that TikTok cannot manipulate content for American users.
The committee members are as follows: Chairman Moolenaar (MI-02), Rep. Bilirakis (FL-12), Rep. Dunn (FL-02), Rep. Gimenez (FL-28), Rep. Hinson (IA-02), Rep. Johnson (SD-ATL), Rep. Kim (CA-40), Rep. LaHood (IL-16), Rep. Moran (TX-01), Rep. Newhouse (WA-04), Rep. Nunn (IA-03), and Rep. Wittman (VA-01).
