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Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025

2/14/2025, 1:31 PM

Summary 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.

Congressional Summary of HR 488

Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025

This bill requires the Departments of Homeland Security, Justice, and State to combat the use of social media by transnational criminal organizations to recruit individuals in the United States for illicit activities. 

Specifically, the departments must jointly assess and implement a strategy to combat the use of social media platforms, messaging services, and other interactive digital platforms by these organizations to recruit individuals to engage in or support unlawful activities in the United States, Mexico, or otherwise near a U.S. international border.

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, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 488

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
5
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 488

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 488

Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025
Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025
To 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

Matheo King profile image

Matheo King

41,661

1 year ago

I don't like this bill, it's not good for us. How will it change things for me?

Legacy Chu profile image

Legacy Chu

41,805

1 year ago

Why do they want to do this? Who benefits from it?

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