Congress·In Committee·S. 3618

Bipartisan Senate Bill Would Force FTC to Probe Fentanyl Sales to Minors on Social Media

No Fentanyl on Social Media Act

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This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to produce a public report within one year on how minors are able to find and buy fentanyl — including fake pills — through social media platforms. The FTC must coordinate with the DEA and Health and Human Services.
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“Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, shall submit to the relevant congressional committees and make publicly available on the website of the Commission a report on the ability of minors to access fentanyl, including through pressed pills, on social media platforms”
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The report must examine how drug sellers use specific social media features to market and sell fentanyl to minors, and whether the safety measures social media companies currently have in place are actually working.
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“How drug sellers use social media platforms to market, sell, deliver, distribute, dispense, and engage in other transactions related to the provision of fentanyl to minors”
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The FTC is required to consult with parents, social media platforms, law enforcement, medical professionals, and other experts when developing the report. This broad stakeholder input is meant to capture the full scope of the problem.
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“In developing the report required under subsection (a), the Commission shall consult with stakeholders including parents, social media platforms, law enforcement, medical professionals, and other relevant experts.”
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The final report must include specific recommendations for Congress on new laws to stop minors from accessing fentanyl on social media. This could lead to future legislation regulating social media platforms more aggressively.
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“Recommendations for Congress to eliminate the prevalence and ability for minors to access fentanyl on social media platforms.”
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Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

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Jan 13, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Jan 13, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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