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HR9948FEDERALin_committee

Addictive Design Act of 2026 introduced in the U.S. House

Original title: Addictive Design Act of 2026

July 27, 2026

technology social media consumer protection child safety internet regulation

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.Jul 27, 2026

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation establishes a federal effort to set legal standards for social media interface design, impacting the safety protocols for millions of American users.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Social media companies

These entities would be subject to new design regulations if the bill is enacted.

Internet users

Users would experience changes to platform interfaces and features mandated by the legislation.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

The Addictive Design Act of 2026 has been introduced to regulate specific design features on social media platforms that may contribute to user addiction. The bill is currently undergoing initial review by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Education and Workforce.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This legislation establishes a federal effort to set legal standards for social media interface design, impacting the safety protocols for millions of American users.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Addictive Design Act of 2026 do?

The provided document does not detail the specific requirements of the bill, only that it has been introduced and s for consideration.

What is the current status of this bill?

The bill is currently in the committee review stage in the U.S. House of Representatives.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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policy shift70% confidence

Legislative focus on platform design

The introduction of this bill signals a shift toward regulating the specific technical design features of social media platforms rather than just content moderation.

Addictive Design Act of 2026

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Energy and Commerce“House committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Education and Workforce“House committee assigned to review the bill.”Map →

Analysis Score

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