House Bill 6587
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Social Media Fraud Mitigation Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 21, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
6587
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
April 21, 2020
04/21/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
04/21/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:08 PM