HR 9058
______ Act of 2020
Take action
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill directs the National Institutes of Health to commission a study from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to investigate the potential for addiction and psychological dependence related to social media applications. The study will examine various factors, including dopamine release, brain stimulation, and potential risk factors, with the goal of understanding the clinical aspects of this issue and recommending mitigation strategies. The findings will be shared with several government agencies and Congress.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Joseph P., III Kennedy
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.