Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2022

Senate Bill 4963 - Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2022: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-03-12T00:46:47Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4963 Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Immigration. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/12/2024, 12:46 AM

Congressional Summary of S 4963

Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report and implement a strategy to combat the use of social media by transnational criminal organizations to recruit individuals in the United States to support illicit activities in the United States or countries near a U.S. international border.

DHS must also identify a designee within U.S. Customs and Border Protection to receive, process, and disseminate information about these social media recruitment activities. The information must be disseminated to federal, tribal, state, and local entities to support appropriate government functions, such as providing actionable intelligence to law enforcement.

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Current Status of Bill S 4963

Bill S 4963 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 27, 2022. Bill S 4963 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 27, 2022. Bill S 4963's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of September 27, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4963

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4963

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Potential Impact Areas

- Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies

- Digital media

- Drug trafficking and controlled substances

- Government information and archives

- Human trafficking

- Intergovernmental relations

- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4963

Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2022

A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to implement a strategy to combat the efforts of transnational criminal organizations to recruit individuals in the United States via social media platforms and other online services and assess their use of such platforms and services for illicit activities, and for other purposes.