[1][2][3] The Kids Off Social Media Act was first introduced on April 30, 2024, as S. 4213, however it never advanced and died in committee.
[1] The bill also requires social media companies to ban all personalized feeds from minors under 17 years of age that are based on the user's device, language, location, age or the fact that the user is a minor.
However social media platforms are allowed to give minors under 17 algorithmic feeds as long as they are in a chronological format.
[1] The section of the bill that requires social media companies to prevent access by minors is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission and State Attorney Generals, however State Attorney Generals must notify the Federal Trade Commission that they plan on enforcing the law.
[1] The bill also requires elementary and secondary schools to block access to social media.