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
H.R. 7757
Congress Proposes Major New Rules to Protect Kids on Social Media, Video Games, and AI Chatbots
Mar 3
H.R. 6437Rep. Fry and Rep. Landsman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Create Online Safety Playbook for Kids
Dec 11
H.R. 6484Congress Proposes New Requirements for Social Media Apps to Protect Minors from Addictive Features and Harms
Dec 5
S. 1748Congress targets kid safety online with default protections, parent tools, and a switch off personalized feeds
May 14
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