Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025
2/14/2025, 1:31 PMSummary of Bill HR 488
Bill 119 hr 488, also known as the "Transnational Criminal Organization Recruitment Prevention Act," aims to address the growing issue of transnational criminal organizations using social media platforms and other online services to recruit individuals in the United States for illicit activities. The bill requires the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to combat these recruitment efforts.The strategy outlined in the bill will focus on identifying and monitoring the activities of transnational criminal organizations on social media platforms and other online services. This includes assessing how these organizations are using these platforms to recruit individuals, as well as their use of these platforms for other illicit activities.
By requiring the Secretaries of Homeland Security and State to develop a strategy to combat transnational criminal organization recruitment efforts online, the bill aims to enhance national security and protect individuals in the United States from being exploited by these criminal organizations. The bill emphasizes the importance of addressing this issue in order to prevent further harm and criminal activity within the country. Overall, Bill 119 hr 488 seeks to address the growing threat of transnational criminal organizations using social media platforms and online services to recruit individuals in the United States for illicit activities. The implementation of a comprehensive strategy to combat these recruitment efforts is crucial in protecting national security and preventing further harm within the country.
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Current Status of Bill HR 488
Bill HR 488 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2025. Bill HR 488 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 16, 2025. Bill HR 488's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence. as of January 16, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 488
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 488
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 488
Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025To require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State 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.Comments
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