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119-hr-6290119th CongressWALLET

Safe Social Media Act

Sponsored By: Representative Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2]

In Committee

Summary

Mandated federal study of how social media affects people younger than 17. The bill would direct the Federal Trade Commission, working with the Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to examine what personal information platforms collect, how algorithms and targeted advertising use that data, how often youths use platforms, age-related differences, and links to mental health harms and benefits.

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  • Families and children: The study would identify what personal information platforms collect about under-17s, measure daily use and age differences, and assess mental health harms and benefits.
  • Policymakers: The FTC must submit a report to Congress within 3 years with findings and any recommended policy changes.
  • Platforms and scope: The bill defines “social media platform” broadly while excluding broadband providers and email, and it exempts the study from the Paperwork Reduction Act.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

What counts as a social media platform

If enacted, the bill would set what counts as a social media platform. It would include public websites and apps that mainly host user content, like social networks and video sites. Broadband internet providers and email would not count. This definition would take effect upon enactment and decide which services must follow the bill’s rules.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2]

OR • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 11/25/2025

  • Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 1/7/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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