HR 4006 United States House · 119th Congress

Mission UNPLUGGED Act

HR 4006, the Mission UNPLUGGED Act, prohibits students in Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) schools from using personal electronic devices like smartphones during regular school hours. The policy allows exceptions for emergencies, medical needs, disabilities (as documented in IEPs or 504 plans), English language learning support, and extracurricular activities. DODEA must implement the policy within 180 days of enactment, with $1.2 million authorized for 2026 to fund device storage solutions and support, and must submit annual reports on implementation, costs, and effects on student performance and well-being.

Issues: ✗ Education ✗ Technology

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Jun 2025

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Introduced Jun 12, 2025 Last action Jun 12, 2025

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Jun 12, 2025

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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Jun 12, 2025

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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors