Bills · HR 5173
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5173Educational facilities and institutionsComputers and information technology
No Social Media at School Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses growing concerns about student distraction, mental health, and cyberbullying related to social media use during the school day. If passed, it could significantly alter the learning environment in schools by reducing the constant pull of social media, allowing students to focus more on their education and face-to-face interactions. For voters, this could mean a potential improvement in academic performance and a safer, less distracting school experience for children.
If the bill doesn't become law, the current situation where students can freely access social media on school campuses during the day would continue. This bill represents a direct attempt to tackle these issues at a national level, placing the responsibility on social media companies rather than solely on individual schools or districts to manage device usage.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires social media companies to use geofencing technology to block access to their platforms on K-12 school campuses during the regular school day.
This is the core requirement, aiming to prevent student social media use during school hours to reduce distractions and promote a focused learning environment.
PROVISION 02
Allows exceptions for emergency push notifications, such as weather alerts, Amber Alerts, and public safety messages from emergency responders.
This ensures that critical safety information can still reach students and staff even while social media access is blocked, prioritizing well-being.
PROVISION 03
Prohibits the bill from requiring social media companies to collect new personal data about user age or to implement age verification features.
This provision addresses potential privacy concerns by clarifying that companies are not forced to gather more sensitive user information for compliance.
PROVISION 04
Designates the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as the primary enforcer and allows State Attorneys General to also bring civil actions against non-compliant companies.
This establishes clear enforcement mechanisms, allowing both federal and state authorities to ensure social media companies adhere to the new requirements.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
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YRS IN OFFICE
7
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 8
Introduced in House
SEP 8
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5173
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 8, 2025
Last actionSep 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 8, 2025
House BillHR 5173Educational facilities and institutionsComputers and information technology
No Social Media at School Act
INTRODUCED SEP 8, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 8, 2025
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
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