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.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal procedure and sentencingFraud offenses and financial crimesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social media
Social Media Fraud Mitigation Act
USA116th CongressHR-6587| House
| Updated: 4/21/2020
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.