Bill · H.R. 7433· House(119-HR-7433)
Kids Off Social Media Act
- Introduced
- 2/9/2026
- Last activity
- 2/9/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Anna Paulina Luna
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Kids Off Social Media Act," aims to restrict social media access for younger users. It prohibits social media platforms from allowing children under the age of 13 to create or maintain accounts. Additionally, it bans the use of personalized recommendation systems for individuals under the age of 17. The bill also includes the "Eyes on the Board Act of 2026," which updates the Children's Internet Protection Act to include social media platforms. This update requires schools to implement policies and technology to prevent students from accessing social media on school networks and devices.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would children be better off under this?+8
The bill prohibits social media accounts for those under 13 and restricts algorithmic targeting for those under 17.
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+7
The bill mandates the deletion of personal data for children under 13 and restricts data use for recommendation systems for minors.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+6
The bill protects minors from personalized recommendation systems and unauthorized data collection by social media platforms.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Does this put more money into public schools?-3
The bill risks school funding and discounts if schools fail to certify and implement social media access restrictions.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-2
The potential loss of school broadband subsidies could negatively impact low-income school districts.
Would students be better off under this?-2
The bill restricts student access to social media platforms on school networks and devices.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection for young children: Social media platforms are prohibited from allowing individuals under the age of 13 to maintain accounts, and they must delete any existing personal data for such users (Section 103).
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Reduction of algorithmic targeting for minors: The bill prohibits platforms from using personal data in personalized recommendation systems for anyone under the age of 17 (Section 104).
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Control over school digital environments: Schools are required to implement technology protection measures to block or filter access to social media platforms on school-supported services and networks (Section 202 officially updating the Children's Internet Protection Act).
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Increased transparency for school safety: The Commission is required to establish a public database containing internet safety policies submitted by schools (Section 203).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Data deletion requirements: Platforms must immediately delete all personal data of a child once an account is terminated, though they can provide a copy of that data to the user for a 90-day window (Section 103).
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Financial burden or loss of funding for schools: Schools that fail to comply with the new certification and monitoring requirements for social media access may become ineligible for services at discount rates or funding (Section 202).
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Restrictions on digital use for students: Schools must enforce policies that prevent students from accessing social media platforms on any supported service, device, or network (Section 202).
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+8Good For Young Adults+3Good For Low Income Households-2Good For Students-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+6
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+7Increases Public School Funding-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction-1
- 2/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Kim SchrierDemocrat · Washington