AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Jun 26, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- Platforms with more than one-third sexual content must use technology to identify minors and block their access to that material
- Social media platforms must set default settings for minors that limit compulsive features and restrict others' ability to contact them
- Social media platforms must prohibit ephemeral (disappearing) messaging for minors and provide parental controls for privacy and account settings
- Video game platforms must provide parental tools to limit minor-to-user communication and restrict purchases
- AI chatbot providers must disclose to minor users that they are AI systems and provide suicide/crisis hotline information
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general are authorized to enforce these requirements
- The bill requires studies and reports on social media effects on minors, though specific outcomes are not documented
- Documented effects beyond the stated requirements are not established in the official summary
03 — The Path
Now what?
- House passed the bill on June 29, 2026 (267–117 vote under suspension of rules)
- Senate received the bill on July 13, 2026 and referred it to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- No further Senate action has been recorded
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jul 13, 2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Jun 29, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jun 29, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 267 - 117 (Roll no. 228). (text: CR H4280-4292)
- Jun 29, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 267 - 117 (Roll no. 228). (text: CR H4280-4292)
- Jun 29, 2026 — Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4302)
- Jun 29, 2026 — At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- Jun 29, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7757.
- Jun 29, 2026 — Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4280-4296)