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S.2517: Combat Terrorist Use of Social Media Act of 2016
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Feb. 9, 2016
- Latest Major Action July 11, 2016
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Bill Summary
Combat Terrorist Use of Social Media Act of 2016 (Sec. 3) This bill requires the President to transmit to Congress a report, an evaluation, and a strategy on U.S. efforts to combat terrorists' and terrorist organizations' use of social media. The report, to be submitted within 90 days after enactment of this bill, must include: an evaluation of the role social media plays in the radicalization of individuals to facilitate or commit...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 11, 2016 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 551.
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July 11, 2016 |
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 114-295.
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Feb. 10, 2016 |
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
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Feb. 9, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Feb. 9, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) |