Homeland Security To Work With Social Media

A bill to help Homeland Security with its social media strategy moves forward in the Senate. The measure directs DHS to create a social media working group. That group would advise the department on using social media in disaster response, terrorist attacks or other emergencies. The group would also help DHS share information through social media with the public and state and local governments. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee passes the bill. Rep. Susan Brooks (R-Ind.) introduced it in the House in January, where it passed the following month.