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Brian Schatz (D-HI)

Kids Off Social Media Act

S. 278 · Senate bill Science, Technology, Communications

A Democratic bill with 6 Republican cosponsors · See all 14 cosponsors

Last activity — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 108.

Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote

A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.

This is further than most bills get, and still no promise of a vote: the calendar is a queue, and the majority leadership decides what is called. A bill can sit here until the Congress ends.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. On Calendar

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Kids Off Social Media Act," aims to restrict social media access for young users. It prohibits social media platforms from allowing children under age 13 to create or maintain accounts. Additionally, it forbids platforms from using personalized recommendation systems on users under age 17, with limited exceptions. The bill also includes the "Eyes on the Board Act of 2025," which updates the Children's Internet Protection Act to include social media platforms. This update requires schools to implement policies and technology to prevent students from accessing social media on school networks and devices.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Scored +8

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill prohibits social media access for those under 13 and limits algorithmic profiling for those under 17.

  • Scored +7

    Does this give people more control over their personal data?

    The bill requires platforms to delete personal data of children under 13 and restricts data-driven recommendations for teens.

  • Scored +6

    Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

    The bill protects minors from data-driven algorithmic manipulation on social media platforms.

The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Does this put more money into public schools?

    The bill requires schools to implement new technology and monitoring measures that may divert funds from other educational needs.

  • Scored -1

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    Schools may face financial burdens that could impact low-income district resources.

  • Scored -1

    Does this make child care cost less?

    The bill imposes new compliance and technology costs on schools which may affect educational resources.