#MEMEAct The term "Meme Act" currently refers to two distinct concepts. Firstly, in the United States, Congressman Sam Liccardo introduced the "Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement (MEME) Act" in February 2025. This proposed legislation aims to prevent public officials and their families from profiting from cryptocurrencies, including memecoins, viewing such activities as potential conflicts of interest and a form of corruption.

Secondly, in the context of India's Copyright Act, memes are considered "artistic works." Their copyright protection hinges on originality and creative input. While using copyrighted material for non-commercial, recreational meme creation might fall under "fair dealing," commercial use necessitates obtaining necessary licenses to avoid infringement.