#MEMEAct The MEME Act, or H.R.1712, is a piece of legislation introduced in the 119th Congress (2025-2026). Here's what we know about it so far ¹:
- *Purpose*: The MEME Act aims to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prevent dominant online platforms from disadvantaging competitors or other third parties.
- *Sponsors and Cosponsors*: Although specific details about the sponsors and cosponsors aren't readily available, bills in the US Congress typically have a primary sponsor and may have multiple cosponsors who support the legislation.
- *Current Status*: The bill was introduced and likely referred to a committee for review and discussion. The committee will consider, debate, and potentially amend the bill before deciding whether to send it to the full House of Representatives for a vote.
- *Legislative Process*: If passed in the House, the bill would then be sent to the Senate for consideration. If both chambers agree on the bill, it would be sent to the President to be signed into law.
Keep in mind that the specifics of the bill's content and its progress may change as it moves through the legislative process. For the most up-to-date information, you can track H.R.1712 on the official US Congress website.