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Senate Commerce Science Cmte: “Plugged Out - Examining the Impact of Technology on America’s Youth”

“Plugged Out: Examining the Impact of Technology on America’s Youth” Hearing #2 to examine the impact of technology on America's youth. Committee: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2026/1/chairman-cruz-announces-kids-screen-time-hearing_2 https://www.youtube.com/live/JRZWj5IyACQ?si=NpxNcIgGyWFptXNG Sen. Cruz said: “Every parent I know is concerned about the time their kids spend online and what trash they may be exposed to: predators, self-harm videos, or mindless filth. Kids need time to be kids—to experience the real world, not disappear into a virtual one. That is why I joined with Sen. Schatz to reintroduce the bipartisan Kids Off Social Media Act, a bill that forces Big Tech to take responsibility for its products, protects children from excessive screen time, and lets teachers teach without cell phone distractions. As Chairman of the Commerce Committee, I am confident we can heed the calls of parents everywhere by delivering this bill to President Trump's desk to help protect America’s youth.” LEGISLATION S.278 - Kids Off Social Media Act https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/278 "Specifically, the bill prohibits social media platforms from knowingly allowing children under the age of 13 to create or maintain accounts. Platforms must delete existing accounts held by children and any personal data collected from child users. Platforms are also generally prohibited from using automated systems to suggest or promote content based on personal data collected from users under the age of 17. The bill directs the Federal Trade Commission to enforce these provisions. States may also bring civil actions against platforms whose violations of these provisions have adversely affected their residents. Further, as a condition of receiving discounted telecommunications service under the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support (E-Rate) program, schools must enforce policies preventing the use of E-Rate-supported services, networks, and devices to access social media, and must use blocking or filtering technology to prevent such access. Schools that do not make a good faith effort to comply and correct known violations are required to reimburse any E-Rate support they received for the applicable period. Schools must also submit copies of their internet safety policies to the Federal Communications Commission for publication. Under the bill, social media platforms are defined as public-facing sites that function primarily as forums for user-generated content. Some categories of online platforms are explicitly excluded, including sites that provide primarily videoconferencing, emailing, or educational services. WITNESSES Dr. Jean Twenge Professor of Psychology, San Diego State University Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath Director, LME Global Ms. Emily Cherkin Author and Founder of The Screentime Consultant Dr. Jenny Radesky Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Michigan Medical School. ******************** Streamed by America Mission == https://x.com/AmericaMission_ Treasury Department’s Dirty Trick on ‘No Tax on Tips’ https://americamission.com/treasury-departments-dirty-trick-on-no-tax-on-tips/ Vote for AM's Fight Against Federal Overreach Act (FAFO Act) https://forum.policiesforpeople.com/t/fight-against-federal-overreach-act-fafo-act/26118 Make America Your Mission 🛍️ Shop, Donate, Amplify Your Voice https://www.americamission.com/make-america-your-mission Find out where to #ShowUpAndShare https://linktr.ee/americamission ********************

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