Bill · H.R. 4006· House(119-HR-4006)
Mission UNPLUGGED Act
- Introduced
- 6/12/2025
- Last activity
- 6/12/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Eugene Vindman
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Mission UNPLUGGED Act" requires the Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity to create a policy that prohibits students from using cellular phones and other distracting electronic devices during regular school hours. This policy must include specific exceptions for emergencies, medical needs, disabilities, and English learners. School administrators will be given some flexibility in how they enforce these rules. To help with this transition, the Director can provide support, such as lockboxes for storing devices. The Act also requires annual reports to track the implementation and its effects on students.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would children be better off under this?+3
The bill aims to reduce distractions for students during regular school hours.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+3
The bill explicitly protects the right of students with disabilities to use electronic devices for necessary accommodations.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+3
The bill includes specific exceptions for students with disabilities and special needs to ensure they retain necessary device access.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Emergency Connectivity: The policy must include procedures that allow parents and children to contact each other during the school day in the event of an emergency (Section 2, subsection a, 1, B).
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Medical and Disability Support: Students can continue to use electronic devices if they have a medical or health condition requiring monitoring, or if they have a disability or special need requiring a device as part of an IEP or 504 accommodation (Section 2, subsection b, 2, C and D).
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Language Learning Support: English learners can still use electronic devices if they are necessary to assist with learning or understanding the English language (Section 2, subsection b, 2, E).
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School Implementation Assistance: The Director is authorized to provide support to schools, which may include the procurement of lockboxes or other means for storing devices (Section 3, subsection a, 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Device Use: Students in DODEA schools will be prohibited from using cellular phones and other distracting electronic devices during regular school hours (Section 2, subsection a).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+3Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Students+2Good For Young Adults+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1
- 7/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/12/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia