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Social Media for Emergencies and Disasters: Overview and Policy Considerations
Published Jun 15, 2016Updated Sep 8, 2025
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- HR 4263113th Congress
Social Media Working Group Act of 2014
Jul 9, 2014 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- HR 3517114th Congress
American Red Cross Sunshine Act
Sep 18, 2015 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications.
- HR 623114th Congress
DHS Social Media Improvement Act of 2015
Nov 5, 2015 · Became Public Law No: 114-80.