Bill · S.Res. 761· Senate(119-SRES-761)
A resolution designating June 23, 2026, as "Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day".
- Introduced
- 6/9/2026
- Last activity
- 6/22/2026 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3024)
- Sponsored by
- Amy Klobuchar
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- 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, 2026, as "Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day." The day is intended to honor individuals who have lost their lives or suffered harm due to social media experiences. It aims to raise awareness regarding the detrimental effects of social media, such as cyberbullying, harassment, and exposure to exploitation. The resolution seeks to foster empathy and support for victims and survivors. It also urges various groups to participate in activities like educational events and advocacy. Finally, it calls for collaboration among agencies and stakeholders to address these harms.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would children be better off under this?+5
The resolution focuses on protecting adolescents from cyberbullying, self-harm, and exploitation.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+4
The resolution addresses risks faced by teenagers and young adults on social media platforms.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+3
The resolution calls for promoting online safety measures and addressing harms like exploitation and trafficking.
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 and Survivors: The designation of a specific day serves to honor those who have lost their lives or suffered harm due to social media experiences (Section 1).
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Raising Awareness and Advocacy: Commemorating this day provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of social media and advocate for measures to mitigate these harms (Whereas clauses).
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Fostering Support and Empathy: Establishing this day is intended to foster empathy, solidarity, and support for those who have endured social media-related trauma (Whereas clauses).
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Promoting Safety and Literacy: The resolution calls for initiatives to enhance digital literacy, promote online safety measures, and support the rights of victims (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific 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+5Good For Young Adults+4Good For People With Disabilities+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 6/22/2026
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3024)
- 6/9/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2701)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
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Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee