Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2023

Senate Bill 61 - Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2023: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-03-12T06:41:48Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 61 Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/12/2024, 6:41 AM

Congressional Summary of S 61

Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2023

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 61

Bill S 61 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 24, 2023. Bill S 61 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 24, 2023. Bill S 61's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 267. as of December 11, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 61

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 61

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

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 61

Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2023

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.