Preventing Terrorism Through Social Media Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 9, 2016)
Preventing Terrorism Through Social Media Act of 2016
This bill grants the Department of State discretion to offer a reward of at least $25,000 to an individual who furnishes information found on social media leading to the arrest or conviction in any country of any individual for committing, conspiring or attempting to commit, or aiding or abetting in the commission of an act of terrorism in the United States.
The total amount of such rewards may not exceed $5 million.
What just happenedMay 9, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 9, 2016
- May 9, 2016IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Foreign Relations Committee - May 9, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate