#MEMEAct

1. What’s the #MEMEAct?

The #MEMEAct is a proposed U.S. law to protect meme creators from copyright claims when their content is used for satire, parody, or commentary. It supports fair use in the digital age.

2. Why does it matter?

Memes are a powerful tool for free speech.

Many young creators use memes to share ideas or critique society.

Without protection, they risk being sued—even when they aren’t harming the original content.

3. What’s the goal?

To strike a balance between respecting copyright laws and supporting the freedom to remix, parody, and create new meaning.

4. The challenges

Not all meme use is “fair”—lines can be blurry.

Internet is global, but laws are local.

Some industries still want strict control over their content.

5. Why should you care?

If you’ve ever shared or created a meme, this impacts you. The #MEMEAct stands for the right to laugh, remix, and speak freely online.