Contact Congress about H.R. 7399: Kids Off Social Media Act
Kids under 13 could not have accounts on covered social media platforms. Teens would get fewer data-based recommendations, and many schools would have to block social media on school internet and devices.
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Kids Off Social Media Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Latest action on H.R. 7399: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects children, teens, social media platforms, and K-12 schools. Kids under 13 could lose covered social media accounts. Teens could see fewer feeds built from their personal data. Schools that use E-Rate internet discounts would need stronger blocking and monitoring systems. Federal and state regulators would have new enforcement work.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it would change young people’s access to social media at home and at school. It could reduce some online risks for children and limit feeds built from teen data. It could also make platforms and schools build new systems to prove they follow the rules. The real effects on youth behavior, learning, privacy, and access to information are uncertain.
Key provisions in H.R. 7399
- Platforms could not keep accounts for users they know are under 13. They would have to close any existing accounts for those children.
- Platforms would have to delete personal data from closed under-13 accounts. The child gets up to 90 days to ask for a readable, portable copy of the data first.
- Platforms generally could not use most personal data to recommend content to known users and visitors ages 12 to 16. They could still use a few basics, including device type, language, city, and age.
- Teens could still search for content and see posts from accounts they follow in time order. Platforms could also block illegal or obscene material, spam, security threats, and crime.
- The government could not require platforms to use age checks or collect extra age data under this Act. If platforms collect age data to comply, they face limits on how they use and keep it.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 7399
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about H.R. 7399
- What is H.R. 7399?
- Kids under 13 could not have accounts on covered social media platforms. Teens would get fewer data-based recommendations, and many schools would have to block social media on school internet and devices.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 7399?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 7399?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 7399 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
