Bills/H.R. 5173

No Social Media at School Act

No Social Media at School Act

In CommitteeTechnologyHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# No Social Media at School Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The No Social Media at School Act would restrict or ban social media use during school hours at K-12 schools. The bill addresses concerns about student distraction, mental health impacts, and online safety by limiting access to social media platforms while students are at school or participating in school-related activities. The specific restrictions and any exceptions (such as for educational purposes) would be detailed in the bill's provisions. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily impact students in elementary and secondary schools, school administrators who would need to implement the restrictions, and social media companies that may need to adjust how their platforms operate on school networks.

Parents and teachers would also be affected as the policy changes school environments and student access during the school day. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It remains in the early stages of the legislative process and would need to advance through committee, pass the House, move through the Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.

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Latest Action

September 8, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Subjects

Child safety and welfareComputers and information technologyEducational facilities and institutionsEducational guidanceElementary and secondary educationInternet, web applications, social media

Sponsor

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1 cosponsor

Key Dates

Introduced
September 8, 2025
Last Updated
September 8, 2025
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