HB 8262

House·20th Congress·Filed Mar 3, 2026

An Act Protecting Minors from Social Media Harms by Establishing a Minimum Age for Social Media Access and Imposing Obligations on Social Media Platforms

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The bill would ban anyone 16 years old or younger from having a social‑media account and would require platforms to verify ages, block under‑age sign‑ups, remove any minor accounts they find, and report their actions to the government.

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Author · Representative

Eduardo "Bro. Eddie" C. VillanuevaReceipts →

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An Act Protecting Minors from Social Media Harms by Establishing a Minimum Age for Social Media Access and Imposing Obligations on Social Media Platforms

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