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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS

Senate BillS 1885Civil actions and liabilityFraud offenses and financial crimes

Stop the Scroll Act

INTRO MAY 22· LAST ACTION APR 14

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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Voters should care about this bill because it represents a significant federal effort to address concerns about the impact of social media on mental health, particularly for younger generations. If passed, it would fundamentally change how users interact with online platforms by mandating clear, frequent warnings about potential harms and providing direct access to support resources. This could lead to increased user awareness and potentially healthier online habits.

If this bill does not become law, online platforms would likely continue operating without these specific government-mandated mental health warnings. The responsibility for understanding and mitigating the mental health effects of social media would largely remain with individual users. The bill reflects a debate over whether the government should intervene more directly in the design and operation of these platforms for public health reasons, similar to past regulations on tobacco or alcohol products.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Requires social media and anonymous content sharing platforms to display a clear mental health warning label each time a user accesses the platform while physically located in the United States.

This ensures that users are consistently exposed to information about potential mental health risks when engaging with these platforms.

PROVISION 02

Mandates that if a user chooses to proceed past the initial warning, the label must reappear after each hour of continuous use.

This provision is designed to reinforce awareness of potential harms during extended periods of platform engagement, preventing users from simply clicking past a one-time warning.

PROVISION 03

Stipulates that the warning label must inform users of potential negative mental health impacts and provide access to federal resources, such as the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Beyond just warning, this provision offers a direct pathway to support services for individuals who may be experiencing mental health challenges.

PROVISION 04

Authorizes the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), with the Surgeon General's agreement, to develop and enforce detailed regulations for these labels and to review and update them every five years.

This establishes a clear regulatory authority for implementation and ensures that the rules can adapt to evolving technology and scientific understanding.

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ACTION TIMELINE

4 EVENTS

APR 14

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

COMMITTEE

MAY 22

Introduced in Senate

INTROREFERRAL

MAY 22

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

INTROREFERRAL

MAY 22

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

INTROREFERRAL

BILL INFO

TypeSenate Bill

NumberS 1885

Congress119th

StatusReported

IntroducedMay 22, 2025

Last actionApr 14, 2026

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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 22, 2025

Senate BillS 1885Civil actions and liabilityFraud offenses and financial crimes

Stop the Scroll Act

INTRODUCED MAY 22, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 14, 2026

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STEP 3 OF 8

Introduced

In Committee

Reported

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Passed House

Conference

To President

Became Law

Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed Senate
Passed House
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Requires social media and anonymous content sharing platforms to display a clear mental health warning label each time a user accesses the platform while physically located in the United States.

This ensures that users are consistently exposed to information about potential mental health risks when engaging with these platforms.

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Mandates that if a user chooses to proceed past the initial warning, the label must reappear after each hour of continuous use.

This provision is designed to reinforce awareness of potential harms during extended periods of platform engagement, preventing users from simply clicking past a one-time warning.

high

Stipulates that the warning label must inform users of potential negative mental health impacts and provide access to federal resources, such as the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Beyond just warning, this provision offers a direct pathway to support services for individuals who may be experiencing mental health challenges.

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Authorizes the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), with the Surgeon General's agreement, to develop and enforce detailed regulations for these labels and to review and update them every five years.

This establishes a clear regulatory authority for implementation and ensures that the rules can adapt to evolving technology and scientific understanding.

DEADLINES & DATES

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Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act

The Federal Trade Commission, with the concurrence of the Secretary of Health and Human Services acting through the Surgeon General, must promulgate regulations containing appropriate requirements for a covered label.

Not later than 5 years after the date on which the Commission promulgates the regulations, and not less frequently than once every 5 years thereafter

The Federal Trade Commission, with the concurrence of the Secretary acting through the Surgeon General, must review and revise such regulations.

PENALTIES & ENFORCEMENT

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TYPE	AMOUNT	WHO
Administrative/Civil	Subject to penalties and enforcement mechanisms of the Federal Trade Commission Act (e.g., fines, injunctions). The specific dollar amount is not detailed in this bill, but refers to existing FTC Act provisions.	Covered platform providers (companies operating social media and anonymous content sharing platforms)

GLOSSARY

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Covered Platform: A social media website or app, or an anonymous website or app where people share content without needing to register.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC): A U.S. government agency that works to protect consumers from unfair business practices and ensures fair competition in the marketplace.
Surgeon General: The leading spokesperson on public health matters for the U.S. federal government, providing Americans with scientific information to improve their health.
Concurrence: Agreement or approval from another party, meaning that two or more entities must agree for an action to proceed.
Promulgate Regulations: To officially announce or put new rules or laws into effect.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: A national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

ACTION TIMELINE

4 EVENTS

APR 14

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

COMMITTEE

MAY 22, 25

Introduced in Senate

INTROREFERRAL

MAY 22, 25

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

INTROREFERRAL

MAY 22, 25

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

INTROREFERRAL

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Business meeting to consider S.1682, to direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety standard for certain gates, S.1885, to require the Federal Trade Commission, with the concurrence of the Secretary of Health and Human Services acting through the Surgeon General, to implement a mental health warning label on covered platforms, S.1962, to amend the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from granting a license or United States market access for a geostationary orbit satellite system or a nongeostationary orbit satellite system, or an authorization to use an individually licensed earth station or a blanket-licensed earth station, if the license, grant of market access, or authorization would be held or controlled by an entity that produces or provides any covered communications equipment or service or an affiliate of such an entity, S.2378, to amend title 49, United States Code, to establish funds for investments in aviation security checkpoint technology, S.3257, to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to revise regulations for certain individuals carrying out aviation activities who disclose a mental health diagnosis or condition, S.3404, to require a report on Federal support to the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems, S.3597, to reauthorize the National Quantum Initiative Act, S.3618, to require the Federal Trade Commission to submit to Congress a report on the ability of minors to access fentanyl through social media platforms, S.3791, to reauthorize Regional Ocean Partnerships, and a promotion list in the Coast Guard.

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee (senate)Mar 25, 2026

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Business meeting to consider S.1682, to direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety standard for certain gates, S.1885, to require the Federal Trade Commission, with the concurrence of the Secretary of Health and Human Services acting through the Surgeon General, to implement a mental health warning label on covered platforms, S.1962, to amend the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from granting a license or United States market access for a geostationary orbit satellite system or a nongeostationary orbit satellite system, or an authorization to use an individually licensed earth station or a blanket-licensed earth station, if the license, grant of market access, or authorization would be held or controlled by an entity that produces or provides any covered communications equipment or service or an affiliate of such an entity, S.2378, to amend title 49, United States Code, to establish funds for investments in aviation security checkpoint technology, S.3257, to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to revise regulations for certain individuals carrying out aviation activities who disclose a mental health diagnosis or condition, S.3404, to require a report on Federal support to the cybersecurity of commercial satellite systems, S.3597, to reauthorize the National Quantum Initiative Act, S.3618, to require the Federal Trade Commission to submit to Congress a report on the ability of minors to access fentanyl through social media platforms, S.3791, to reauthorize Regional Ocean Partnerships, and routine lists in the Coast Guard.

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee (senate)Apr 14, 2026

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