119th Congress · introduced in the Senate · Jan 28, 2025
Kids Off Social Media Act
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Latest action (Jun 30, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 108.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in Senate (Jan 28, 2025)
Kids Off Social Media Act
This bill limits children’s access to social media platforms and requires both platforms and schools to implement certain restrictions on children’s social media usage.
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.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 108.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-33.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-33.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS · lobbying firm or registrant: MASON CONSULTING, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$24,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…ss Act H.R. 9393, Lower Costs, More Transparency Act of 2026 H.R. 10280, 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2026 S. 272, Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act S. 278, Kids Off Social Media Act S. 705, Innovations in Pediatric Drugs Act S. 836/H.R. 6291, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) S. 891, Bi…
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CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS OBO GOOGLE CLIENT SERVICES LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: JGB & ASSOCIATES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Issues related to consumer protection and internet privacy; TAKE IT DOWN ACT (S. 146, HR 633); Kids Off Social Media Act (S. 278); Kids Online Safety Act.
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SOFTWARE & INFORMATION INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: SIIA
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Computer Industry
$1,424,847
Spent on own lobbying
…ing including S. 1894 / H.R. 4776 Congressional proposals on kids online privacy and safety, including S 1748./, the Kids Online Safety Act, S. 836/ COPPA 2.0, S. 278, the Kids Off Social Media Act, and H.R. 3209, the App Store Freedom Act; Sammys Law, H.R. 2657; Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757; Childr…
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SOFTWARE & INFORMATION INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: SIIA
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$1,424,847
Spent on own lobbying
Congressional proposals on kids online privacy and safety, including S 1748./, the Kids Online Safety Act, S. 836/ COPPA 2.0, S. 278, the Kids Off Social Media Act, and H.R. 3209, the App Store Freedom Act; Sammys Law, H.R. 2657; Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757; Childr…
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BRIA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: RADIUS ADVOCACY, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…lic policy issues related to artificial intelligence technology. Implementation of H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. H.R.3921/S.1829 - STOP CSAM Act of 2025. S.278 - Kids Off Social Media Act. H.R.2794 - NO FAKES Act of 2025. S.1748 - Kids Online Safety Act. S.1396 - Content Origin Protection and Integrity from Edited and…
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NEWS MEDIA ALLIANCE · lobbying firm or registrant: NEWS MEDIA ALLIANCE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$600,000
Spent on own lobbying
…8413: SECURE Data Act; H.R. 7757: KIDS Act; H.R. 10540: Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2024; H.R. 633: TAKE IT DOWN Act; S. 146: TAKE IT DOWN Act; S. 278: Kids Off Social Media Act; S. 836: Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act; S. 3663: Kids Online Safety Act; H.R. 6290, Safe Social Media Act; H.R. 6…
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META PLATFORMS, INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES · lobbying firm or registrant: META PLATFORMS, INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Computer Industry
$5,880,000
Spent on own lobbying
…over Data Act (SECURE Data Act); H.R. 8881, SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026; H.R. 9340, Ratepayer Protection Act; S. 146, TAKE IT DOWN Act; S. 278, Kids Off Social Media Act; S. 836, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0); S. 1367, NO FAKES Act of 2025; S. 1748/H.R. 6484, Kids Online…
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GOOGLE CLIENT SERVICES LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: GOOGLE CLIENT SERVICES LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
$3,230,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Informing Consumers About Smart Devices Act S. 1748 / H.R. 6484 - Kids Online Safety Act S. 836 / H.R. 6291 - Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act S. 278 - Kids Off Social Media Act H.R. 3149 / S. 1586 - App Store Accountability Act H.R. 1941 - Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act H.R. XXX - Verifying Kid…
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MICROSOFT CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
$2,440,000
Spent on own lobbying
…s Online Safety Act. S. 836, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection 2.0 Reform Act. Deceptive Experiences To Online Users Reduction Act (no bill number). S. 278, Kids Off Social Media Act. S. 3062, GUARD Act. H.R. 3149, App Store Accountability Act. S. 3982, AI Fraud Accountability Act.
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AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$420,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Safety Act (KOSA), Entirety S.836, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0), Entirety Online and Social Media platform, K-12 related issues S.278, Kids Off Social Media Act, Entirety S.1510, Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Reauthorization Act, Entirety Monitor the following: H.R.7300, Make Elec…
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AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Education
$420,000
Spent on own lobbying
…H.R.7890, Science of Reading Act and S.4689, READ Act Accreditation for institutions of higher education, including through Department of Education rulemaking S.278, Kids Off Social Media Act Student loan relief and repayment provisions generally, including default and debt collection H.R.8800/S.4784, National Defense Auth…
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AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Telecommunications
$420,000
Spent on own lobbying
…rotection Act (COPPA 2.0), Entirety S.1748, Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), Entirety Artificial Intelligence, Education, Healthcare and Workforce related issues S.278, Kids Off Social Media Act S.4407, CHATBOT Act Youth companion chatbot related issues AI and technology tax related issues Teaching with Technology Act AI fede…
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$1,580,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ificial intelligence products. H.R 2481 Romance Scam Prevention Act. S. 841 Romance Scam Prevention Act. H.R. 1941 Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act. S. 278 Kids off Social Media Act. S. 281 TICKET Act. S. 1829 STOP CSAM Act of 2025. H.R. 3921 STOP CSAM Act of 2025. S. 1748 Kids Online Safety Act. S. 1367 NO FAKES…
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AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ADDICTION PSYCHIATRY · lobbying firm or registrant: VAN SCOYOC ASSOCIATES
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs
$30,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…); and Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program Monitor the following: HALT Fentanyl Act. Scheduling of Fentanyl related substances S.278 Kids Off Social Media Act, Entirety Public Law 119-75, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, Division B - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and…
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SOFTWARE & INFORMATION INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (SIIA) · lobbying firm or registrant: CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Computer Industry
$60,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…tellectual property, artificial intelligence, educational technology, competition, and innovation; FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.8800/S.4784); S.278, Kids Off Social Media Act; S.836, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act; S.2750, SANDBOX Act; H.R.6291, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protectio…
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TECHNET · lobbying firm or registrant: CROSSROADS STRATEGIES, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Computer Industry
$80,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…online consumer protection; artificial intelligence; The Childrens Online Privacy Protection Rule; FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.8800/S.4784); S.278, Kids Off Social Media Act; S.836, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act; S.2750, SANDBOX Act; H.R.6291, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protectio…
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LINKEDIN CORPORATION · lobbying firm or registrant: LINKEDIN CORPORATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
$220,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ty and platform integrity Issues related to content policy and CDA 230 Issues related to artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithms Kids Off Social Media Act (S. 278) Kids Online Safety Act (S. 1748) COPPA 2.0 (S. 836) Kids Online Safety Act (H.R. 6484) Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (H.R. 6291) Kids Inte…
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COMPUTER & COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: KELSAY STRATEGIES LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 12, 2026 · issue area: Computer Industry
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…es that consider the role of artificial intelligence and digital replicas. Encryption and its role in digital speech. General artificial intelligence policies. S. 278, Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA) S.1748 / H.R. 6484 - Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) S.836 / H.R.6291 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPP…
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CLOUDFACTORS LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: CLOUDFACTORS LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 11, 2026 · issue area: Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Amount not reported
…s Online Safety Act. S. 836, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection 2.0 Reform Act. Deceptive Experiences To Online Users Reduction Act (no bill number). S. 278, Kids Off Social Media Act.
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS · lobbying firm or registrant: MASON CONSULTING, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 22, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$24,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…thy Kids Act of 2025 S. 266/H.R. 929, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act S. 272, Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act S. 278, Kids Off Social Media Act S. 705, Innovations in Pediatric Drugs Act S. 836/H.R. 6291, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) S. 891, Bi…
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COMPUTER & COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: KELSAY STRATEGIES LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Computer Industry
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…sinformation online and questions of free speech online. Policies that consider the role of AI and digital replicas. Encryption and its role in digital speech. S. 278, Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA) S.1748 / H.R. 6484 - Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) S.836 / H.R.6291 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPP…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOFTWARE & INFORMATION INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: SIIA
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Computer Industry
$1,396,909
Spent on own lobbying
…Store Accountability Act, S.1586 Congressional proposals on kids online privacy and safety, including S 1748./, the Kids Online Safety Act, S. 836/ COPPA 2.0, S. 278, the Kids Off Social Media Act, and H.R. 3209, the App Store Freedom Act; Sammys Law, H.R. 2657; Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757; Childr…
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SOFTWARE & INFORMATION INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: SIIA
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Education
$1,396,909
Spent on own lobbying
Congressional proposals on kids and student online privacy, including S. 1748, the Kids Online Safety Act, S. 836 COPPA 2.0, S. 278, the Kids Off Social Media Act, the LIFT AI Act Sammys Law, H.R. 2657; Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757; Children and Teens Online Privac…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NEWS MEDIA ALLIANCE · lobbying firm or registrant: NEWS MEDIA ALLIANCE
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 21, 2026 · issue area: Science/Technology
$475,000
Spent on own lobbying
…8413: SECURE Data Act; H.R. 7757: KIDS Act; H.R. 10540: Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2024; H.R. 633: TAKE IT DOWN Act; S. 146: TAKE IT DOWN Act; S. 278: Kids Off Social Media Act; S. 836: Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act; S. 3663: Kids Online Safety Act; H.R. 6290, Safe Social Media Act; H.R. 6…
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AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
$410,000
Spent on own lobbying
…/S.1383, SAVE America Act, Entirety H.R.22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, Entirety Online and Social Media platform, K-12 related issues S.278, Kids Off Social Media Act, Entirety H.R.6806, Antisemitism Response and Prevention Act of 2025, Entirety Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act H.R.2616, Stop…
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