H.R. 6257 Introduced Commerce

SMK Act of 2025

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.

  1. Introduced
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Sponsor Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2] Introduced November 21, 2025 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action December 11, 2025

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Actions

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

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