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Social Media Platforms to Remove Terrorist Accounts: New Rules and Penalties

This new law requires social media platforms to remove accounts of individuals linked to terrorism within 24 hours. Companies failing to comply face significant fines, and their executives could face imprisonment. The aim is to limit the use of social media by terrorist organizations.
Key points
Social media platforms must remove accounts of designated terrorists within 24 hours of discovery.
Large social media platforms will need to certify compliance with these rules in their financial reports.
Non-compliance can result in civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation.
Executives of large platforms who knowingly fail to comply may face fines or up to 20 years in prison.
The act applies to platforms with at least 100,000 monthly active users, excluding messaging apps, e-commerce sites, or review services.
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Print number: 117_HR_6918
Sponsor: Rep. Cawthorn, Madison [R-NC-11]
Process start date: 2022-03-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Publicity for Terrorists Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6918.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Social media platforms must remove accounts of designated terrorists within 24 hours of discovery.
  • Large social media platforms will need to certify compliance with these rules in their financial reports.
  • Non-compliance can result in civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation.
  • Executives of large platforms who knowingly fail to comply may face fines or up to 20 years in prison.
  • The act applies to platforms with at least 100,000 monthly active users, excluding messaging apps, e-commerce sites, or review services.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cawthorn, Madison [R-NC-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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