REPS. HOUCHIN, AUCHINCLOSS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN 16 & UP SOCIAL MEDIA ACT TO KEEP KIDS UNDER 16 OFF ADDICTIVE PLATFORMS

Washington, Sept. 11 -- Congresswoman Erin Houchin issued the following press release:

WASHINGTON-Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) and Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA-04) today introduced the 16 & Up Social Media Act, bipartisan legislation that establishes a national age standard of 16 for social media platforms.

The bill responds to a simple reality: platforms built on infinite scroll, autoplay, push alerts, and personalized feeds are designed to keep users hooked, and children are the least equipped to resist them. The 16 & Up Social Media Act sets a bright-line rule that platforms can follow and parents can count on.

"Every parent knows the feeling of watching a child disappear into a screen," said Rep. Houchin. "These platfo...