Bill · S.Res. 330· Senate(119-SRES-330)
A resolution designating June 23, 2025, as "Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day".
- Introduced
- 7/21/2025
- Last activity
- 7/21/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4511; text: CR S4508)
- Sponsored by
- Amy Klobuchar
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates June 23, 2025, as "Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day." The goal is to honor individuals who have lost their lives or suffered harm due to social media experiences. It aims to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of social media, such as cyberbullying, harassment, and exploitation. The resolution seeks to foster empathy and support for victims and their families. It also calls for collaboration among agencies and organizations to address these harms through safety measures and digital literacy. Finally, it requests that specific government officials be notified to help promote awareness and prevent future harm.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would children be better off under this?+4
The bill specifically focuses on protecting adolescents and children from social media-related harms like cyberbullying and self-harm.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+3
The measure addresses risks frequently experienced by teenagers and young people on social media.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+3
The resolution calls for awareness and initiatives to address social media-linked self-harm and suicidal ideation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring Victims: The designation of June 23, 2025, as "Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day" serves to honor individuals who have suffered harm or lost their lives due to social media (Section 1).
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Increased Awareness and Advocacy: The day provides an opportunity to raise awareness regarding the detrimental effects of social media and advocate for measures to mitigate those harms (Whereas clauses).
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Support for Survivors: The resolution encourages activities like remembrance ceremonies and educational events to support victims and survivors (Section 3).
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Promoting Online Safety: The measure calls for government agencies and organizations to work together on initiatives such as promoting online safety measures and enhancing digital literacy (Section 4).
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Commitment to Digital Protection: The Senate reaffirms its commitment to protecting individuals from harm in digital spaces and promoting respect and responsibility online (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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+3Good For People With Disabilities+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+3Improves Opioid Crisis Response+2Improves Pandemic Preparedness+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Big Tech Regulation+2Improves Internet Access+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+1Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 7/21/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4511; text: CR S4508)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee