H.R. 6257 · In committee · Commerce

SMK Act of 2025

Sponsor: Neal P. Dunn (R-FL)

What it does

• Prohibits social media platforms from offering ephemeral messaging features to users under 17 years old.
• Requires social media platforms to provide parents of minor users with accessible parental controls to manage direct messaging, including notification of contact requests from unapproved users.
• Establishes default settings that disable direct messaging for covered users under 13 unless a parent provides verifiable consent.
• Requires social media platforms to display parental controls prominently to users who indicate they are parents or create profiles for minors.

Latest action

Dec 11, 2025: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Committee: House Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee