Bills · HR 6259
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6259Child safety and welfareInternet, web applications, social media
No Fentanyl on Social Media Act
INTRO NOV 21· LAST ACTION DEC 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a critical public health crisis: the increasing danger of fentanyl, especially to young people, and how social media might be playing a role in its distribution. Fentanyl is an extremely potent synthetic opioid responsible for a significant number of overdose deaths, and its availability through online channels poses a severe risk. If this bill becomes law, it won't directly ban fentanyl sales, but it will gather crucial data and insights, providing Congress with a factual basis to consider future laws or policies to protect minors from this drug online. Without this bill, there might be less comprehensive, publicly available data on this specific issue, potentially hindering informed legislative action.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to produce a report on how minors can access fentanyl on social media platforms.
This initiates a formal government study to understand a critical public health and safety issue.
PROVISION 02
The report must include details on the prevalence of fentanyl access, its impact on minors, how drug sellers use social media, platform design features, and current social media company practices to address the issue.
This ensures a comprehensive investigation into various aspects of fentanyl access on social media.
PROVISION 03
The FTC must consult with parents, social media companies, law enforcement, and medical professionals when preparing the report.
This ensures that the report incorporates perspectives and expertise from all key stakeholders.
PROVISION 04
The report will be made publicly available on the FTC's website and will also provide recommendations for Congress.
This ensures transparency for the public and provides actionable guidance for future legislative efforts.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 8
R· Colorado
YRS IN OFFICE
1
BILLS LED
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 25%
DEM 7 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
5 EVENTSDEC 11
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
DEC 11
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
NOV 21
Introduced in House
NOV 21
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6259
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 21, 2025
Last actionDec 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 21, 2025
House BillHR 6259Child safety and welfareInternet, web applications, social media
No Fentanyl on Social Media Act
INTRODUCED NOV 21, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 11, 2025
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READING
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