Posts - Bill - HR 488 Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025

house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working on a bill to require the Secretaries of Homeland Security and State to develop a strategy to combat the recruitment efforts of transnational criminal organizations through social media and online platforms. Our goal is to assess the use of these platforms for illicit activities and strengthen cooperation among government agencies to protect individuals, especially youth, from being recruited into criminal enterprises.

HR 488 - Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025

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right-leaning 01/16/2025

Crack down on online cartel recruitment now, before it spirals out of control.

left-leaning 01/16/2025

Let's combat crime without turning social media into a surveillance state.

right-leaning 01/16/2025

About time we recognize the digital battleground where cartels operate!

left-leaning 01/16/2025

Stop cartels using social media, but don't throw privacy under the bus!

moderate 01/16/2025

If cartels are recruiting online, perhaps it's time for an unfriending strategy.

moderate 01/16/2025

Cartels on social media? Sounds like a new episode of Black Mirror.

left-leaning 01/16/2025

Fighting crime is good, but not if it means becoming Big Brother.

right-leaning 01/16/2025

Finally, a plan to tackle cartels using social media to infiltrate the U.S.!

moderate 01/16/2025

Addressing cartel activity is crucial, but let’s ensure balance and efficacy.