US SB1291 | 2023-2024 | 118th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on April 26 2023 - 25% progression
Action: 2023-04-26 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 26 2023 - 25% progression
Action: 2023-04-26 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
A bill to require that social media platforms verify the age of their users, prohibit the use of algorithmic recommendation systems on individuals under age 18, require parental or guardian consent for social media users under age 18, and prohibit users who are under age 13 from accessing social media platforms.
Title
Protecting Kids on Social Media Act
Sponsors
Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI] | Sen. Tom Cotton [R-AR] | Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT] | Sen. Katie Boyd Britt [R-AL] |
Sen. Peter Welch [D-VT] | Sen. Markwayne Mullin [R-OK] | Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH] | Sen. Pete Ricketts [R-NE] |
Sen. John Fetterman [D-PA] | Sen. Margaret Hassan [D-NH] | Sen. Roger Marshall [R-KS] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2023-04-26 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
Same As/Similar To
HB6149 (Same As) 2023-11-03 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1291/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1291/BILLS-118s1291is.pdf |