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S 2917 United States Senate · 117th Congress

Federal Big Tech Tort Act

Summary
Federal Big Tech Tort Act This bill creates a private right of action against a social media company when an individual under the age of 16 years suffers bodily injury or harm to mental health that is attributable, in whole or in part, to the use of a social media company's website, online application, or mobile application.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates legal recourse for mental health harm from social media use by minors, directly protecting mental health services per healthcare topic indicators.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates social media companies for minor harm, aligning with consumer protection in tech regulation90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Sep 2021
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Introduced Sep 30, 2021 Last action Sep 30, 2021
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Sep 30, 2021
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sep 30, 2021
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Josh Hawley
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