What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 2161.
Research on Media's Impact on Children's Health and Development
This new law aims to study how media and technology affect the health and development of infants, children, and adolescents. This will provide parents and caregivers with more information to make informed decisions about technology use by the youngest. The research will cover cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional development.
Key points
A research program will be established within the National Institutes of Health to focus on the impact of media (such as social media, apps, video games, artificial intelligence) on children.
The research will analyze both positive and negative effects of technology use, including its impact on learning, physical health (e.g., sleep, diet), and emotional development (e.g., anxiety, depression, social relationships).
The act authorizes funding of $15 million annually for fiscal years 2022-2024 and $25 million annually for fiscal years 2025-2026, ensuring long-term support for these important analyses.
Research findings will be regularly reported to Congress, allowing for ongoing updates on progress and discoveries in this field.
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