Combat Terrorist Use of Social Media Act of 2016

Bill 114 s 2517, also known as the Combat Terrorist Use of Social Media Act of 2016, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the growing concern of terrorists using social media platforms to spread propaganda and recruit new members.

The bill proposed several measures to combat this issue, including requiring social media companies to report any terrorist activity they become aware of on their platforms to the appropriate authorities. It also called for the creation of a task force within the Department of Homeland Security to monitor and combat terrorist use of social media.

Additionally, the bill sought to increase penalties for individuals found to be using social media for terrorist purposes, including potential imprisonment and fines. Overall, the Combat Terrorist Use of Social Media Act of 2016 aimed to enhance national security by cracking down on the use of social media by terrorists to spread their message and recruit followers.