Rep. Luna Introduces Bill to Ban Kids Under 13 From Social Media and Block Apps in Schools
To prohibit users who are under age 13 from accessing social media platforms, to prohibit the use of personalized recommendation systems on individuals under age 17, and limit the use of social media in schools.
This bill is sitting in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce where it was sent on February 4, 2026. No action has been taken on the proposal since that date. The bill is currently stalled because the committee has not scheduled a vote or discussion.
While protecting children online is a popular topic, this specific bill faces significant pushback from the tech industry and concerns about how it might affect free speech.
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Social media companies, especially smaller platforms, would need to invest in systems to detect underage users and disable personalized recommendations for teens. The compliance costs could be especially burdensome for smaller social media startups that lack the resources of major tech companies, potentially reducing competition in the market.
“a social media platform shall not use the personal data of a user or visitor in a personalized recommendation system to display content if the platform knows that the user or visitor is a child or teen.”
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
A bipartisan coalition led by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna introduced a House companion to the Kids Off Social Media Act. The bill prohibits children under 13 from social media, restricts algorithmic feeds for those under 17, and requires schools to block social media on their networks and devices.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna introduced the House version of the Kids Off Social Media Act. The legislation mandates the deletion of data for users under 13 and bans addictive algorithms for minors under 17. It also ties federal E-Rate funding for schools to the implementation of social media filters.
Lawmakers are considering the Kids Off Social Media Act, which would require schools to work 'in good faith' to limit social media access on their networks. The bill aims to address the youth mental health crisis by setting a minimum age of 13 and banning algorithmic content for older teens.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To prohibit users who are under age 13 from accessing social media platforms, to prohibit the use of personalized recommendation systems on individuals under age 17, and limit the use of social media in schools.
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