Washington, May 12 -- Congresswoman Erin Houchin issued the following press release:
Today, Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN) and Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA) introduced the bipartisan Screen-time Management And Recommendations for Teens (SMART) and Kids Act. The bill would require the United States Surgeon General to develop evidence-informed screen time recommendations for children. These recommendations would be based on independent, evidence-based research, not regulations on devices or users.
"We know excessive screen time has been linked to mental health and developmental challenges in children," said Rep. Houchin. "Parents deserve clear, evidence-based guidance on the dangers of excessive screen time and how to get kids to unp...