119th Congress

H.R. 6257

SMK Act of 2025

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Sponsor: Neal P. Dunn(R-FL)
Introduced: Nov 21, 2025
Policy area: Commerce
Committees: House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Official text: Introduced in House · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (1)

Added later (1)

Donald G. Davis (D-NC) · Jan 14, 2026

Summary

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Official title: To protect minors from harms associated with ephemeral messaging features and unsolicited direct contact on social media platforms by prohibiting certain ephemeral messaging features for minors and mandating the provision of parental direct messaging controls, and for other purposes.

Latest action(Dec 11, 2025): Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

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Roll-call votes

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Actions

Dec 11, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Dec 11, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 21, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Nov 21, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 21, 2025
Introduced in House