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HR 488119th CongressIntroduced
Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Combating Cartels on Social Media Act requires DHS and State Department to develop strategy and assessment for combating transnational criminal organization recruitment via social media and online platforms.
Key Points
- 1Requires 180-day assessment of cartel use of online platforms for recruitment
- 2Mandates one-year development of national strategy to combat online recruitment
- 3Covers social media, messaging apps, gaming platforms, and immersive technologies
- 4Addresses drug trafficking, human smuggling, weapons trafficking, cybercrime
- 5Requires consultation with multiple federal agencies and border communities
- 6Includes civil rights and privacy protections with no additional funding authorized
Impact Areas
Homeland Security DepartmentState DepartmentJustice DepartmentBorder communitiesSocial media companiesYouth outreach programsOnline platform regulation
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