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

Bill Sponsor

Bill Cosponsors

2 (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

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)

Congressional Budget Office Estimate

The Congressional Budget Office has produced a cost estimate for S.2517.

Bill Actions

Date Description
July 11, 2016
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 551.
July 11, 2016
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 114-295.
Feb. 10, 2016
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Feb. 9, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb. 9, 2016

Introduced in the Senate by Ron Johnson (R-Wis.)

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