SOCIAL MEDIA Act

This bill requires social media platforms to create a dedicated law enforcement portal within 90 days of enactment, providing clear contact details for law enforcement, 24/7 U.S.-based support, and policies on user notifications during investigations. It establishes an FTC advisory committee with 11 members (including law enforcement, social media reps, and victim advocates) to develop standardized reporting metrics on how platforms handle illegal content (like counterfeit drugs) and respond to law enforcement requests. Platforms must then annually submit public reports detailing metrics such as removal of illicit content, referral rates to law enforcement, and average response times to subpoenas or warrants. The bill directly affects major social media platforms and aims to standardize transparency and cooperation with law enforcement. Enforcement treats violations as unfair/deceptive practices under the FTC Act.