Bill · H.R. 6290· House(119-HR-6290)
Safe Social Media Act
- Introduced
- 11/25/2025
- Last activity
- 12/11/2025 — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- Sponsored by
- Cliff Bentz
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Safe Social Media Act," directs the Federal Trade Commission to perform a study on how teenagers use social media. The FTC will work with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to examine individuals under the age of 17. The study will look at things like personal information collection, how algorithms use that data, and the frequency of use. It will also investigate mental health effects and the potential harms or benefits of extended use. Finally, the FTC must submit a report of its findings and policy recommendations to Congress within three years.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would children be better off under this?+4
The bill focuses on the safety, mental health, and data privacy of individuals under the age of 17.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+3
The bill directs the FTC to examine how personal information is collected and used by social media platforms for targeted advertising.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+3
The bill directs the FTC to investigate personal information collection and algorithmic use by social media platforms to better understand consumer risks.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased understanding of data privacy: The study will look at what personal information is collected by platforms and how it is used for algorithms and targeted advertising (Section 2(a)(1)(A-C)). This could help protect the privacy of young people.
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Mental health awareness: The bill requires a study on the mental health effects linked to social media use among those under age 17 (Section 2(a)(1)(F)). This could lead to better understanding of how these platforms affect well-being.
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Identification of risks and advantages: The study seeks to find potential harmful effects and benefits of extended social media use (Section 2(a)(1)(G)). This information could be used to inform future policy changes.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
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+4Good For Young Adults+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+3Increases Big Tech Regulation+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 1/7/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/11/2025
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 11/25/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Kim SchrierDemocrat · Washington
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia