S 5226·Federal·senate
Parental Approval for Youth Social Media Act of 2026
In CommitteeFiled Aug 4, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Aug 4, 2026
Summary
The bill would make social‑media companies obtain a parent’s permission before a child can open or maintain a profile on their service. It targets minors using these platforms and aims to give families more control over children’s online activity. The measure is intended to address concerns about child safety and privacy online.
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