U.S. SENATOR KATIE BRITT, JOHN FETTERMAN'S BILL TO CREATE WARNING LABEL REQUIREMENT FOR MINORS ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS PASSES SENATE COMMERCE COMMITTEE

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Katie Britt issued the following press release:

U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and John Fetterman's (D-Pa.) legislation, the Stop the Scroll Act (https://www.britt.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/RIL255381.pdf), which would create a mental health warning label requirement for users under the age of 18 on social media platforms, today passed the Senate Commerce Committee. This bipartisan legislation would also ensure minors are aware of the potential mental health risks posed by social media usage and are provided access to mental health resources.

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