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HR 6290119th CongressIn Committee
Safe Social Media Act
Introduced: Nov 25, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2] (R-Oregon)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
H.R. 6290 directs the FTC to conduct a comprehensive study of social media use by individuals under 17, covering data collection, algorithmic use, targeted advertising, usage patterns, mental health effects, and to report findings to Congress within three years.
Key Points
- 1FTC study on teen social media use, including data collection and algorithmic practices.
- 2Assessment of targeted advertising and daily usage patterns.
- 3Examination of mental health effects and potential harms or benefits.
- 4Report to Congress within three years, with policy recommendations.
- 5Exemption from the Paperwork Reduction Act for this study.
- 6Defines social media platform and excludes certain services.
Impact Areas
Teens and their parents or guardiansSocial media companies and platform operatorsFederal Trade Commission and CongressMental health professionals and researchersConsumers and the broader public
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