Thom Tillis has been receiving threatening messages from young TikTok users following the House passing legislation that could potentially ban the popular app. Tillis reported the threatening calls to the police, highlighting the influence social media platforms have on young people. The tech industry, including TikTok, has been lobbying against new legislation for years, with little progress in Congress to regulate the industry. The House bill to ban TikTok overwhelmingly passed, but it is facing roadblocks in the Senate, with little agreement on the best approach to address concerns about China accessing private data. Senate Commerce Committee Chairwoman Maria Cantwell has called for hearings before embracing the bill, while Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark Warner believes the legislation is necessary to prevent foreign influence. Some lawmakers are concerned about angering young voters who use TikTok, while others see the bill as a way to set a precedent for regulating the tech industry. Vice President Kamala Harris stated the administration does not intend to ban TikTok but will address its ownership. Republicans are divided on the issue, with some supporting the legislation and others wary of government overreach. Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn have called for intelligence agencies to declassify information about TikTok and China's ownership. Efforts to regulate online privacy, protect children online, and hold tech companies accountable for their content have all stalled in the Senate. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has not indicated whether he will bring the TikTok bill to the Senate floor for a vote.