The resolution urges Congress and the President of the United States to enact the Kids Online Safety Act in response to the alarming rise in social media use among minors and its associated negative mental health outcomes. It highlights that social media platforms are designed to foster addictive behaviors, leading to increased usage among tweens and teenagers, which correlates with a significant rise in mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts among these age groups. Research indicates that a substantial percentage of adolescents report feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and many have considered or planned suicide, underscoring the urgent need for intervention.

The Kids Online Safety Act aims to address these concerns by promoting data safety, mitigating addictive usage patterns, expanding parental control features, and requiring social media platforms to prevent the promotion of harmful content to minors. The resolution emphasizes that despite the growing body of evidence linking social media use to mental health crises among children and adolescents, social media companies have not taken adequate steps to address these issues. By enacting this legislation, Congress and the President can take significant action to protect the mental well-being of young users in the digital landscape.