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.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This 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., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services. The main policy domain is Technology, Education, Criminal Justice.
Who Benefits and How
technology companies and users of digital services may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, technology companies and users of digital services may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section id73c90c2cc91c4c23b5d793971de8f030: 1. Short title; table of contents This Act may be cited as the Kids Off Social Media Act. The table of contents for this Act is as follows:
- Section idca859152ec734eb4945ead1aa6d96d6d: 101. Short title This title may be referred to as the Kids Off Social Media Act.
- Section idBE47BDFEC0DF453C9B21EC7DB190C8B8: 102. Definitions In this title: The term personalized recommendation system means a fully or partially automated system used to suggest, promote, or rank...
- Section id8df0e1519523452899ac717b1d894a03: 103. No children under 13 A social media platform shall not permit an individual to create or maintain an account or profile if it knows that the individual is...
- Section idb0a64f89e59f4e3aa574d1a006102aea: 104. Prohibition on the use of personalized recommendation systems on children or teens Except as provided in paragraph (2), a social media platform shall not...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This 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., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services.
Key Policy Areas
Technology, Education, Criminal Justice
Primary Purpose
This 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., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- technology companies and users of digital services
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- technology companies and users of digital services
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Schatz (for himself, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Murphy, Mrs. Britt, …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_commission"
- → The commission identified in the operative section
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
the Federal Communications Commission. The term social media platform— means any website, online service, online application, or mobile application that— serves the public
a public-facing website, online service, online application, or mobile application that— is directed to consumers
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