Bill116th CongressFiled Apr 21, 2020Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 6587
Social Media Fraud Mitigation Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 21, 2020)
Social Media Fraud Mitigation Act
This bill makes it a crime to use another individual's likeness or name without their consent to cause or threaten to cause financial or physical harm through a communication on a social media platform, an email, or other electronic message.
What just happenedApr 21, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16](R-IL)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseApr 21, 2020
- Apr 21, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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- Apr 21, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House