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Introduced
04/30/2024
04/30/2024
In Committee
04/30/2024
04/30/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to prohibit users who are under age 13 from accessing social media platforms, to prohibit the use of personalized recommendation systems on individuals under age 17, and limit the use of social media in schools.
AI Summary
This bill, the Kids Off Social Media Act Eyes on the Board Act of 2024, has several key provisions:
1. It prohibits social media platforms from allowing users under the age of 13 to create or maintain accounts, and requires platforms to delete personal data of any users they know are children under 13.
2. It prohibits social media platforms from using personalized recommendation systems to display content to children under 13 or teens under 17, with limited exceptions.
3. It gives the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general the authority to enforce the law's provisions.
4. It updates the Children's Internet Protection Act to require schools receiving federal broadband subsidies to certify they are enforcing policies to prevent students from accessing social media platforms on school devices and networks.
5. It requires schools to adopt and report on screen time policies that set guidelines for the amount of screen time assigned to students.
The bill aims to limit children's access to and use of social media platforms, with the goal of protecting their privacy and wellbeing.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Brian Schatz (D)*,
Katie Boyd Britt (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
Chris Murphy (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Last Action
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearing (10:00:00 5/16/2024 SR-253) (on 05/16/2024)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Space, Science, Technology, and Communications
- ‐ Internet and Computer Issues
- ‐ Telephone and Telecommunications
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4213/all-info | 05/06/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s4213/BILLS-118s4213is.pdf | 05/30/2024 |
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