Drug-Free Social Media and Digital Communities Act of 2024
HR 7239, the Drug-Free Social Media and Digital Communities Act of 2024, makes it a federal crime to distribute controlled substances using social media or online platforms. It doubles standard penalties for first offenses, including imprisonment terms, fines, and supervised release, with a minimum 1-year sentence (except for small marijuana amounts), and triples penalties for repeat offenses with a minimum 3-year sentence. The law specifically targets "interactive computer services" like social media platforms, internet access providers, and educational institution services. It directly affects individuals selling drugs online and requires platforms enabling such activity to face stricter legal consequences under federal drug laws.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 5, 2024
Last action Feb 9, 2024
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Feb 9, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Feb 5, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
Feb 5, 2024
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lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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