Safe Social Media Act

This bill would require the Federal Trade Commission, working with the Department of Health and Human Services, to study how people younger than 17 use social media platforms. The study would look at what personal information platforms collect from these users, how that information is used by algorithms and for targeted advertising, how often these users go on social media each day, and differences by age. It would also examine mental health effects and possible harms and benefits of extended use. The Commission would have to send Congress a report on its findings, including any recommended policy changes, within 3 years. The bill defines which websites and apps count as social media platforms and excludes broadband providers and email.

Full text and official record on Congress.gov

Sponsors

• Cliff Bentz Republican sponsor
• 2 cosponsors