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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS

Senate BillS 3618Child safety and welfareInternet, web applications, social media

No Fentanyl on Social Media Act

INTRO JAN 13· LAST ACTION APR 14

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill matters because fentanyl poses a severe and often fatal risk, and its increasing presence, especially among young people, is a serious public health concern. If this bill becomes law, it will provide a comprehensive, government-backed understanding of a critical pathway through which minors are exposed to this dangerous drug: social media.

Currently, there isn't a unified, public report detailing the scope of this problem, how it works, and what measures are or aren't effective. Without this bill, Congress and the public would lack a specific, mandated study to guide potential policy changes or industry practices. The report could serve as a foundational document for future legislation aimed at holding platforms accountable, educating the public, or empowering law enforcement, directly addressing a significant contributor to the opioid crisis.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to submit a report to Congress within one year of the bill becoming law.

This initiates a formal, government-led investigation into a critical issue, setting a clear timeframe for action.

PROVISION 02

The report must detail the prevalence and ability of minors to access fentanyl through social media platforms, including health and safety impacts.

This provision ensures a comprehensive understanding of the problem's scope and its direct consequences for young people.

PROVISION 03

The report will analyze how drug sellers use social media, how platform design features affect access, and the effectiveness of measures taken by social media companies.

This aims to uncover specific vulnerabilities in platforms and assess current mitigation efforts, potentially identifying areas for improvement.

PROVISION 04

The FTC must consult with various stakeholders, including parents, social media platforms, law enforcement, and medical professionals, while developing the report.

Consultation ensures a broad range of perspectives and expertise are included, making the report more robust and balanced.

PROVISION 05

The report must include recommendations for Congress on how to eliminate the ability of minors to access fentanyl on social media platforms.

This ensures the report is not just an assessment but also a roadmap for potential future legislative action to address the problem.

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ACTION TIMELINE

4 EVENTS

APR 14

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

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JAN 13

Introduced in Senate

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JAN 13

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

INTROREFERRAL

JAN 13

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

INTROREFERRAL

BILL INFO

TypeSenate Bill

NumberS 3618

Congress119th

StatusReported

IntroducedJan 13, 2026

Last actionApr 14, 2026

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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 13, 2026

Senate BillS 3618Child safety and welfareInternet, web applications, social media

No Fentanyl on Social Media Act

INTRODUCED JAN 13, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 14, 2026

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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 the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to submit a report to Congress within one year of the bill becoming law.

This initiates a formal, government-led investigation into a critical issue, setting a clear timeframe for action.

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The report must detail the prevalence and ability of minors to access fentanyl through social media platforms, including health and safety impacts.

This provision ensures a comprehensive understanding of the problem's scope and its direct consequences for young people.

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The report will analyze how drug sellers use social media, how platform design features affect access, and the effectiveness of measures taken by social media companies.

This aims to uncover specific vulnerabilities in platforms and assess current mitigation efforts, potentially identifying areas for improvement.

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The FTC must consult with various stakeholders, including parents, social media platforms, law enforcement, and medical professionals, while developing the report.

Consultation ensures a broad range of perspectives and expertise are included, making the report more robust and balanced.

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The report must include recommendations for Congress on how to eliminate the ability of minors to access fentanyl on social media platforms.

This ensures the report is not just an assessment but also a roadmap for potential future legislative action to address the problem.

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Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act

Submission of the report to relevant congressional committees and public availability on the Commission's website.

GLOSSARY

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Commission: Refers to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a U.S. government agency that protects consumers and promotes competition.
Fentanyl: A powerful synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine. The term includes related substances.
Minor: An individual who is under the age of 18.
Relevant congressional committees: Specific committees in the House of Representatives (Energy and Commerce) and the Senate (Commerce, Science, and Transportation) that would receive the report.
Social media platform: Public-facing websites or applications, like social networks or video sharing services, that primarily host content created by users. It does not include broadband internet providers or email services.
Prevalence: How widespread or common something is within a particular group or area.
Redaction: The act of editing or censoring text or information, often to remove sensitive or confidential details before publication.

ACTION TIMELINE

4 EVENTS

APR 14

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

COMMITTEE

JAN 13

Introduced in Senate

INTROREFERRAL

JAN 13

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

INTROREFERRAL

JAN 13

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

INTROREFERRAL

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