Bill · H.R. 5074· House(119-HR-5074)
Protecting Young Minds Online Act
- Introduced
- 8/29/2025
- Last activity
- 8/29/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Bryan Steil
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 5
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Protecting Young Minds Online Act. It requires a specific office within the government to take action on a growing issue. Specifically, it amends title V of the Public Health Service Act. The change directs the Center for Mental Health Services to create a strategy. This strategy is meant to address how new technologies impact the mental health of children.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would children be better off under this?+6
The legislation is specifically designed to address and mitigate the negative mental health impacts of new technologies on children.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+6
The bill directs the Center for Mental Health Services to develop a strategy addressing the impacts of new technologies on children's mental health.
Would students be better off under this?+5
Students dealing with the social and psychological pressures of online platforms stand to benefit from community support strategies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2 of the bill adds a new duty for the Center for Mental Health Services to develop and implement a strategy. This strategy aims to help local communities address the effects of new technologies, such as social media, on children's mental health. This could benefit families and children by providing guidance and support to local communities dealing with these modern challenges.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that cause negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
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+6Good For Students+5Good For Young Adults+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/10/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/29/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Becca BalintDemocrat · Vermont
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Laura GillenDemocrat · New York
Derek TranDemocrat · California
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia