S. 150: Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-17 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-17 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-17):
Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025
This bill requires the Departments of Homeland Security, Justice, and State to combat the use of social media by transnational criminal organizations to recruit individuals in the United States for illicit activities.
Specifically, the departments must jointly assess and implement a strategy to combat the use of social media platforms, messaging services, and other interactive digital platforms by these organizations to recruit individuals to engage in or support unlawful activities in the United States, Mexico, or otherwise near a U.S. international border.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| James Lankford | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-01-17 |
| Thom Tillis | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-17 |
| Ruben Gallego | D AZ (original cosponsor) 2025-01-17 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 150 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 150?
S. 150 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 150 are available on congress.gov.
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