Federal agencies would have to study how cartels recruit people online. They would then create and carry out a national plan using current powers and funding.
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Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Latest action on H.R. 488: Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal agencies that handle homeland security, law enforcement, diplomacy, privacy, and civil rights. It also affects people in border communities, especially young people who may be targeted online. Social media companies, messaging apps, gaming platforms, and immersive online platforms could see more contact with the government, but the bill does not create new legal duties for them.
Why this matters: Cartels can now reach people inside the United States through everyday online spaces. This bill tries to make the government understand that recruiting better and respond in a more coordinated way. It could shape outreach in border communities and increase government attention on online platforms. Its limits matter too: the bill uses existing powers and money, so it may improve planning more than enforcement.
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Officially: Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025
Federal agencies would have to study how cartels recruit people online. They would then create and carry out a national plan using current powers and funding.
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Sitting in Counterterrorism and Intelligence
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Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence. (1/16/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
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Signed into Law
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