DHS Social Media Improvement Act of 2015

The purpose of this bill is to “enhance the dissemination of information through social media technologies between the Department and appropriate stakeholders and to improve use of social media technologies in support of preparedness, response, and recovery, the Group shall identify, and provide guidance and best practices to the emergency preparedness and response community on, the use of social media technologies before, during, and after a natural disaster or an act of terrorism or other man-made disaster.” Public Law 114-80, DHS Social Media Improvement Act of 2015 (Nov. 5, 2015; 129 Stat. 646; 3 pages)

*Law: Pub.L. 114-80

**Sponsored by Susan Brooks (Indiana’s 5th congressional district)

***Signed by POTUS on November 5, 2015.