Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025

The Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025 would direct the Departments of Homeland Security, Justice, and State to work together to address how transnational criminal organizations use social media platforms, messaging services, and other digital platforms to recruit individuals in the United States for illegal activities. The bill focuses specifically on recruitment efforts related to crimes occurring in the United States, Mexico, or near U.S. international borders.

If enacted, this bill would require these federal agencies to jointly assess the scope of the problem and develop a comprehensive strategy to counter these recruitment efforts. The practical impact on citizens would depend on how effectively the strategy is implemented, potentially affecting law enforcement's ability to identify and prevent individuals from being recruited into criminal organizations through social media. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been voted on by the full Senate.