This week, I joined my colleagues on the House Energy and Commerce Committee to press TikTok CEO Shou Chew about the app's consumer privacy and data security practices and its relationship with the Chinese Communist Party. I presented him with a video that a TikTok user posted depicting violence and a direct death threat to Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers, to which his app's own 'Community Guidelines' failed to remove from the platform.

If this hearing made one thing clear, it's that TikTok can't be trusted to protect the safety of 130M+ Americans, let alone one person. My colleagues and I are working hard to ensure that Americans are safe from the threat of the CCP, and addressing the concerns around TikTok is a major step in protecting our national security and data privacy.

With all that's happening this Congress, it is my greatest honor to represent you and hear from you about the issues that matter most. You can read below about what we've been up to this week, and as always, you can stay up to date with us here, on our website, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

For Freedom,

Congresswoman Kat Cammack                                                                                Proudly Representing Florida's Third Congressional District

Rep. Cammack Slams TikTok CEO During House Energy & Commerce Committee Hearing On Security & Data Privacy

This week, the House Energy and Commerce Committee questioned TikTok CEO Shou Chew about the platform's consumer privacy and data security practices, its impact on children, and its relationship with the Chinese Communist Party. The CCP's ties to the ByteDance-owned app are more than just a national security threat to the United States—they're a threat to every single American. 

Despite TikTok's own 'Community Guidelines' which commit to protecting public safety from violent extremism, the entire House Energy & Commerce Committee was threatened on this app just WEEKS ago. Yet, unsurprisingly, TikTok did nothing to block those posts or the user who created them.

Watch the full clip by clicking on the image above.

H.R. 5, The Parents Bill Of Rights, Passes U.S. House of Representatives

Today, H.R. 5—the Parents Bill of Rights—passed the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation is a huge win for every mom, every dad, and most importantly, every student in America, because it establishes five key pillars to ensure that parents have the right to have a voice in their kids' education:

     1. The right to know what's being taught in schools and to see reading material;
     2. The right to be heard;
     3. The right to see school budget and spending;
     4. The right to protect their child's privacy; and
     5. The right to be updated on any violent activity at school.

I was proud to vote YES on this bill today. 

You can learn more about H.R. 5 here.

Celebrating National Agriculture Day

On Tuesday, we celebrated National Agriculture Day! As the lone Florida Republican on the House Agriculture Committee, I'm proud to support our farmers, ranchers, producers, and foresters from Florida's Third and the Sunshine State.

Please join me in thanking our hardworking folks in the agriculture industry for all they do to ensure that our nation's food supply is safe, secure, and plentiful!

Speaking To Spring Interns On Capitol Hill About My Journey To Congress

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to speak to some of our spring interns on Capitol Hill! I shared with them my personal story and journey to the House of Representatives, as well as how they can make the most of their congressional internships. It's always great getting to speak with the next generation of young, conservative leaders.

If you know of a college (D.C., Gainesville) or high school (Gainesville) student who’s looking for a summer internship, our office is now accepting applications! 

Visit our website here to learn more.

Meeting With The National Association Of Convenience Stores

Recently, I sat down with the National Association of Convenience Stores which represents more than 2,100 global convenience and fuel retailers in the U.S. We discussed swipe fees, antitrust issues, and the Credit Card Competition Act—a bill that addresses network access and competition in electronic credit transactions. 

As a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, I’m always eager to learn more about the issues impacting our businesses and retailers in Florida's Third.

Meeting With The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company To Talk Equine Industry's Impact On Florida's Third 

This week, my team and I met with the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company to discuss to the economic impact that horse sales bring to Marion County and the surrounding areas. Currently, Florida ranks third in the U.S. for having the largest equine population, bringing in roughly $5.15 BILLION per year. Today, every horse breed is represented in Ocala.

Big thanks to the OBS for inviting us to discuss. As the lone Florida Republican on the House Agriculture Committee, I'm proud to represent Ocala and its prosperous horse industry.

Rep. Cammack Joins Fox Business To Discuss Hearing With TikTok CEO

This week, I joined Mornings With Maria ahead the Energy & Commerce Committee hearing with TikTok CEO Shou Chew. Yesterday was the first time my colleagues and I had the opportunity to question Mr. Chew about the app, and he confirmed what my colleagues and I already knew—that the CCP's ties to the platform pose a severe national security threat.

Watch the full clip by clicking on the image above.

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