This bill would require the FTC to study how teens under 17 use social media, what data platforms collect on them, and how it affects their mental health. The FTC has three years to report findings and policy recommendations to Congress. No new regulations are created — just a study.
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Safe Social Media Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Latest action on H.R. 6290: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects teenagers under 17 who use social media, their parents, and the social media companies that serve them. If the study leads to future legislation, the impacts could be much broader.
Why this matters: Many families, teachers, and health professionals are worried about what social media is doing to kids, but there isn't a definitive government study on it yet. This bill would give Congress hard data on how often teens use social media, what data platforms collect on them, and whether it's linked to mental health problems. What Congress does with that information is up to them — but the study could shape future laws on children's online privacy and platform regulation.
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Officially: Safe Social Media Act
This bill would require the FTC to study how teens under 17 use social media, what data platforms collect on them, and how it affects their mental health. The FTC has three years to report findings and policy recommendations to Congress. No new regulations are created — just a study.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR6290. Modern Action shows what the bill would change, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Commerce
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. (11/25/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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