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Research on Media's Impact on Child and Adolescent Development

This act establishes a research program within the National Institutes of Health to study how media and technology affect the health and development of infants, children, and adolescents. The goal is to better understand both the positive and negative effects of media use, providing citizens with reliable information on this topic.
Key points
A new research program will be created to study the impact of media (such as social media, apps, TV, video games) on children's cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional development.
The research will include long-term studies to understand how technology affects young people over time.
Research findings will help parents and caregivers make informed decisions about children's media use and may influence future public policies.
Funding has been allocated for the research program, ensuring its implementation in the coming years.
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Print number: 117_S_971
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2021-03-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CAMRA Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_971.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new research program will be created to study the impact of media (such as social media, apps, TV, video games) on children's cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional development.
  • The research will include long-term studies to understand how technology affects young people over time.
  • Research findings will help parents and caregivers make informed decisions about children's media use and may influence future public policies.
  • Funding has been allocated for the research program, ensuring its implementation in the coming years.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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