119-sres330

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 330 Agreed to Senate

    (ATS) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
S. RES. 330

 Designating June 23, 2025, as ``Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance 
 Day''.

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 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

 July 21, 2025

Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mrs. Blackburn) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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 RESOLUTION

 Designating June 23, 2025, as ``Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance 
 Day''.

Whereas the internet has revolutionized the ability to exchange information, 
 improved the accessibility of education, reduced the costs of healthcare 
 through telehealth, and stimulated the national economy by providing 
 millions of jobs and trillions of dollars in gross product each year;
Whereas social media has become central to modern communication, bringing 
 together people from across the globe;
Whereas teenagers spend approximately 8 hours on screens per day, on average;
Whereas over 90 percent of teenagers use social media;
Whereas 51 percent of teenagers spend nearly 5 hours on social media each day;
Whereas nearly half of teens report being online almost constantly;
Whereas parents identify social media as the leading reason it is harder to be a 
 teen today than in the past;
Whereas social media presents significant risks, especially to adolescents, 
 including the perpetuation and promotion of harmful and dangerous 
 behaviors and connections;
Whereas countless individuals and families have suffered harms, including death, 
 because of experiences on social media platforms, including 
 cyberbullying, harassment, exposure to sex trafficking, and 
 exploitation;
Whereas social media has been linked to an increase in illicit drug poisoning 
 and overdose related deaths;
Whereas social media use has been linked to self-harming behavior and suicidal 
 ideation in youth;
Whereas suicide has become one of the leading causes of death in children aged 
 15 to 19;
Whereas it is vital to recognize and honor the experiences of those who have 
 been harmed by social media, including the victims, survivors, and their 
 families;
Whereas commemorating Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day provides an 
 opportunity to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of social 
 media and to advocate for measures to effectively mitigate these harms; 
 and
Whereas establishing a designated day of remembrance fosters empathy, 
 solidarity, and support for those who have endured social media-related 
 trauma and encourages efforts to promote digital well-being and online 
 safety: Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the Senate--

    (1) designates June 23, 2025, as ``Social Media Harms 
 Victim Remembrance Day'' to honor the individuals who have lost 
 their lives and have suffered harm because of social media;

    (2) reaffirms its commitment to protecting individuals from 
 harm in digital spaces and promoting a culture of respect, 
 empathy, and responsibility online by acknowledging the 
 significance of Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day;

    (3) urges individuals, communities, organizations, and 
 social media platforms to observe Social Media Harms Victim 
 Remembrance Day through activities such as remembrance 
 ceremonies, educational events, and advocacy efforts aimed at 
 raising awareness about social media harms and supporting 
 victims and survivors;

    (4) calls upon relevant government agencies, nonprofit 
 organizations, and stakeholders to collaborate in developing 
 and implementing initiatives to address social media harms 
 effectively, including enhancing digital literacy, promoting 
 online safety measures, and supporting the rights of victims; 
 and

    (5) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate 
 transmit enrolled copies of this resolution to the President of 
 the United States, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, 
 and the Chair of the Federal Trade Commission to promote 
 awareness of Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day and 
 encourage actions to prevent social media-related harm.
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