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Combating Cartels on Social Media: Protecting Against Recruitment

This act aims to protect citizens, especially youth, from recruitment by criminal organizations through social media. The U.S. government will develop a strategy to combat these activities, increasing inter-agency cooperation and informing the public about the risks. This is intended to enhance online safety and reduce the risk of involvement in illicit activities.
Key points
The U.S. government will create a plan to combat cartel recruitment on social media.
The plan will involve cooperation between various government agencies and foreign entities.
Outreach activities will be conducted, especially for youth in border communities, regarding recruitment threats.
The act requires an assessment of how criminal organizations use online platforms for illicit activities like drug or human trafficking.
Importantly, these efforts will protect privacy and civil rights, focusing on criminal organizations rather than recruited individuals.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_488
Sponsor: Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]
Process start date: 2025-01-16