Congressman Dan Meuser has recently highlighted several legislative and economic issues through his social media posts. On February 12, 2026, Meuser announced the introduction of new bipartisan legislation aimed at combating online fraud.
In a post dated February 12, 2026, Meuser stated, “Today, I introduced the bipartisan SCAM Act with @RepLouCorrea to crack down on predatory online scam ads. Americans lost nearly $200B to fraud in 2024, with nearly half starting on social media. If platforms profit from ads, they have a duty to stop scams & protect consumers.” The proposed bill seeks to address the growing issue of fraudulent advertisements online and places responsibility on digital platforms that benefit financially from these ads.
Later that day, Meuser posted an additional message containing only applause emojis: ” https://t.co/0zKmSuBDOg” (February 12, 2026).
On February 13, 2026, Meuser commented on recent economic data regarding inflation and employment: “CPI came in at 2.4% — below expectations — more proof inflation is continuing to cool.
Last week’s jobs report was strong. However, hiring was concentrated in healthcare, and could be even stronger in other sectors. That’s a sign interest rates are still too restrictive and the”
The SCAM Act comes amid heightened concerns about financial losses due to internet fraud. According to recent reports by federal agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), consumer losses related to online scams have risen sharply in recent years—reaching record highs as digital advertising becomes more prevalent across major social media platforms.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) referenced by Meuser is a key measure of inflation used by policymakers and economists. Recent CPI figures suggest inflation has eased compared to previous periods when price increases were significantly higher due to supply chain disruptions and changes in monetary policy following the COVID-19 pandemic.
