Require social media companies to verify the age of users and obtain parental consent for minors.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with SOCIAL MEDIA Act?
The SOCIAL MEDIA Act, introduced as S. 626 on February 18, 2025, sits in the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because committees choose not to take action. This proposal follows a similar bill from July 25, 2023, that expired without a vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by SOCIAL MEDIA Act (S. 626 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 2531 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 2531 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Rick Scott (R-FL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.