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Bill114th CongressFiled Sep 30, 2015Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 3654

Combat Terrorist Use of Social Media Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Dec 16, 2015)

Combat Terrorist Use of Social Media Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the President to transmit to Congress a report on U.S. strategy to combat terrorists' and terrorist organizations' use of social media.

The report must include:

  • an evaluation of the role social media plays in radicalization in the United States and elsewhere;
  • an analysis of how terrorists and terrorist organizations are using social media;
  • recommendations to improve the federal government's efforts to disrupt and counter the use of social media by terrorists and terrorist organizations;
  • an analysis of how social media is being used for counter-radicalization and counter-propaganda purposes, irrespective of whether such efforts are made by the federal government;
  • an assessment of the value to law enforcement of terrorists' social media posts; and
  • an overview of training available to law enforcement and intelligence personnel to combat terrorists' use of social media and recommendations for improving or expanding existing training opportunities.

(Sec. 3) The President must also transmit to Congress a comprehensive strategy to counter terrorists' and terrorist organizations' use of social media, as committed to in the President's 2011 Strategic Implementation Plan for Empowering Local Partners to Prevent Violent Extremism in the United States.

What just happenedFeb 1, 2016

Star Print ordered on the bill.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2](R-TX)Sponsor
19 cosponsors12 D7 R
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  1. Feb 1, 2016Floor

    Star Print ordered on the bill.

  2. Dec 17, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. Dec 16, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Dec 16, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 12/15/2015 H9314)

  5. Dec 16, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 12/15/2015 H9314)

  6. Dec 16, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9341)

  7. Dec 15, 2015FloorH37210

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Royce objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

  8. Dec 15, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3654.

  9. Dec 15, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9314-9318)

  10. Dec 15, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  11. Dec 9, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  12. Dec 9, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  13. Nov 3, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  14. Sep 30, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
  15. Sep 30, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Judiciary Committee
  16. Sep 30, 2015IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  17. Sep 30, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  18. Sep 30, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Sep 30, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedDec 16, 201536

Combat Terrorist Use of Social Media Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill requires the President to transmit to Congress a report on U.S. strategy to combat terrorists' and terrorist organizations' use of social media.

The report must include:

  • an evaluation of the role social media plays in radicalization in the United States and elsewhere;
  • an analysis of how terrorists and terrorist organizations are using social media;
  • recommendations to improve the federal government's efforts to disrupt and counter the use of social media by terrorists and terrorist organizations;
  • an analysis of how social media is being used for counter-radicalization and counter-propaganda purposes, irrespective of whether such efforts are made by the federal government;
  • an assessment of the value to law enforcement of terrorists' social media posts; and
  • an overview of training available to law enforcement and intelligence personnel to combat terrorists' use of social media and recommendations for improving or expanding existing training opportunities.

(Sec. 3) The President must also transmit to Congress a comprehensive strategy to counter terrorists' and terrorist organizations' use of social media, as committed to in the President's 2011 Strategic Implementation Plan for Empowering Local Partners to Prevent Violent Extremism in the United States.

Introduced in HouseSep 30, 2015

Combat Terrorist Use of Social Media Act of 2015

This bill requires the President to transmit to Congress a report on U.S. strategy to combat terrorists' and terrorist organizations' use of social media. The report must include: (1) an evaluation of the role social media plays in radicalization in the United States and elsewhere, (2) an analysis of how terrorists and terrorist organizations are using social media, (3) recommendations to improve the federal government's efforts to disrupt and counter the use of social media by terrorists and terrorist organizations, (4) a classified assessment of the intelligence value of terrorists' social media posts, and (5) a classified overview of training available to law enforcement and intelligence personnel to combat terrorists' use of social media and recommendations for improving or expanding existing training opportunities.

The President must also transmit to Congress: (1) a policy that enhances the exchange of information and dialogue between the federal government and social media companies as it relates to the use of social media platforms by terrorists; and (2) a comprehensive strategy to counter terrorists' and terrorist organizations' use of social media, as committed to in the President's 2011 Strategic Implementation Plan for Empowering Local Partners to Prevent Violent Extremism in the United States.

Combat Terrorist Use of Social Media Act of 2015 — Informed