Senators Britt and Fetterman Reintroduce 'Stop the Scroll Act' to Address Social Media's Mental Health Impact
Bipartisan bill would mandate warning labels on social media platforms
U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-AL) and John Fetterman (D-PA) have reintroduced the bipartisan "Stop the Scroll Act." This legislation mandates mental health warning labels on social media platforms, ensuring users are informed about potential psychological risks and have access to supportive resources.
The bill is a response to a 2024 recommendation from U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, who advocated for warning labels on social media platforms, similar to those on tobacco products, highlighting their potential harm to youth mental health.
Under the Stop the Scroll Act, platforms would be required to display a pop-up warning upon user login, detailing the mental health risks associated with social media use. Users would need to acknowledge this warning to proceed, and the notification would include direct links to mental health resources, such as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
“Senator Fetterman and I are taking action during Mental Health Awareness Month on an issue that’s directly correlated to our nation’s deteriorating mental health – the rise of social media. The Stop the Scroll Act follows through on the Surgeon General’s call last year to create a warning label for social media platforms,” said Senator Britt. “Knowing how critical it is to provide help to individuals struggling with the challenges of social media, we also require the warning label to point users to mental health resources. Equipped with the knowledge of the dangers and empowered with the resources to address it, this simple solution will help parents and kids thrive.”
Senator Fetterman, reflecting on personal experiences, added, "I’ve experienced it in my own life, and the evidence is right in front of us – addiction, anxiety, depression, and suicide rates are on the rise, and it’s directly linked to these platforms."
In addition to the Stop the Scroll Act, Senator Britt has introduced the bipartisan Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA). This legislation seeks to prohibit social media access for children under 13 and restrict algorithmically targeted content for users under 17. The bill passed the Senate Commerce Committee in February 2025.
The reintroduction of these bills underscores a growing bipartisan effort to address the mental health challenges posed by social media, particularly among younger populations.
The full text of the Stop the Scroll Act is HERE.
