SCREEN Act Shielding Children’s Retinas from Egregious Exposure...
To protect children and teens online, empower parents and strengthen families, and for other purposes.
This bill, known as the SCREEN Act, aims to safeguard children and teens online by empowering parents and strengthening families. It proposes various measures to protect minors from harmful content and ensure their safety while using the internet. The bill's primary sponsors are Frank Pallone and Brett Guthrie, representing both Democratic and Republican interests.
The bill would affect parents, children, teens, and online platforms. It seeks to provide parents with more control and tools to monitor their children's online activities and protect them from harmful content. Social media companies and other online platforms would need to implement stricter safety measures to comply with the bill's requirements.
As of July 13, 2026, the bill has been introduced and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation in the Senate. In the House, it was considered under suspension of the rules and passed with a vote of 267-117. The bill is currently in the Senate, where it awaits further consideration. Key actions include the bill's introduction, referral to committees, and its passage in the House.
