The U.S. House China Committee Chair has expressed concerns over the proposed licensing of TikTok's recommendation algorithm to a new U.S. entity, suggesting it may not fully eliminate ByteDance's foreign influence. Lawmakers are advocating for a fully independent algorithm or complete code transfer to mitigate national security risks. The proposed governance model includes a majority-American board and security partners to oversee operations. However, technical experts highlight the complexity and data dependencies of the algorithm, suggesting that a simple transfer or reprogramming may not be feasible. The deal must comply with a 2024 U.S. law and White House conditions, impacting 170 million U.S. users.