Congress Targets Social Media Safety with New Protections for Minors
May 14, 2025 – March 3, 2026
Throughout 2025, federal lawmakers introduced legislation to establish a 'duty of care' for users under 17, focusing on mandatory safety defaults and the restriction of addictive platform features.
Policies— 3 policys
Congress Proposes Major New Rules to Protect Kids on Social Media, Video Games, and AI Chatbots
H.R. 7757
Congress Proposes New Requirements for Social Media Apps to Protect Minors from Addictive Features and Harms
H.R. 6484
Congress targets kid safety online with default protections, parent tools, and a switch off personalized feeds
S. 1748
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