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HR7433119th CongressWALLET

Kids Off Social Media Act

Sponsored By: Representative Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]

Introduced

Summary

Bans child accounts and limits recommendation algorithms for minors. This bill would stop platforms from allowing or keeping accounts for children under 13 and would sharply restrict algorithmic personalization for children and teens. It would require deletion of child personal data and let users request a portable, machine readable copy within 90 days, with enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

Federal and state enforcement for protections

If enacted, violating this title would count as an unfair or deceptive act under the FTC Act. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce the rules with its usual powers and procedures. State attorneys general could sue on behalf of residents but must notify the FTC first and allow the FTC to intervene. The bill would preempt state laws only when they directly conflict and would preserve FERPA and COPPA protections.

Schools and libraries must share policies

If enacted, schools would include their internet safety policy when they file required certifications. Libraries would have to make adopted internet safety policies available to the Commission on request. The FCC would be required to create an easy-to-use public database of those submitted policies. This aims to increase transparency about school and library internet safety rules.

Ban and cleanup of child accounts

If enacted, platforms could not let a child under 13 create or keep an account when the platform knows the child is under 13. Platforms would have to close existing child accounts and immediately delete all personal data collected from the child. For 90 days after an account is closed, the terminated user could request a copy of their personal data in a readable form and a portable, machine-readable format. Platforms could keep only a small record to prove they followed the rule.

Limits on algorithmic recommendations for kids

If enacted, platforms would not be allowed to use a child’s or teen’s personal data to power algorithmic recommendations. The bill would define 'child' as under 13, 'teen' as age 13–16, and 'personalized recommendation system' as automated suggestions, ranking, or promotion of content based on personal data. A limited exception would allow recommendations that use only device type, languages, city or town, the fact of being a child or teen, and the user's age. Platforms would still be allowed to show deliberate search results, block illegal content, filter spam, protect security, and show teen-selected posts in chronological order. Whether a platform 'knows' someone is a child or teen would be judged by reliable evidence and the full facts, and platforms would not be forced to add extra age checks or collect extra age data beyond normal business practices. Any data collected only to comply could not be used for other purposes and must be kept only as long as needed.

Rules start one year after enactment

If enacted, the title's rules would take effect one year after the date the law is signed. That one-year delay would apply to the platform obligations in the title unless a specific part says otherwise.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]

FL • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 2/9/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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