The public record · 119th Congress

SMK Act of 2025

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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.Official Title as Introduced

SMK Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced

Safe Messaging for Kids Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 6257·House·Bill·Commerce

Rep. Neal Dunn(Republican-Florida-2)·

Nov 21, 2025

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Nov 21, 2025

HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Nov 21, 2025

House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

Dec 11, 2025

House · CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Dec 11, 2025

House · CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

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Bill text

Nov 21, 2025As introduced in the House