The Safe Social Media Act directs the Federal Trade Commission, working with the Department of Health and Human Services, to study how social media platforms affect teenagers under 17. The study will examine what personal information these platforms collect from young users, how that data is used in algorithms and targeted advertising, how much time teenagers spend on these platforms, and what mental health effects result from social media use. The FTC must submit a comprehensive report to Congress within three years of the bill's enactment that includes findings from the study and any recommended policy changes. The legislation specifically defines social media platforms as public-facing websites and apps that host user-generated content like messages, videos, and images, while excluding broadband providers and email services. No funding amount is specified in the bill, and the study is exempt from standard paperwork reduction requirements.
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