SNAP BACK Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 3074

119th Congress

SNAP BACK Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 29, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Senator

Democratic

DE

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Summary

This bill aims to limit students' access to social media platforms on devices and internet connections provided by their schools. It would require schools receiving certain federal funding to implement policies that restrict students' screen time and social media usage on school-provided technology.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to limit students' access to social media platforms on devices and internet connections provided by their schools. It would require schools receiving certain federal funding to implement policies that restrict students' screen time and social media usage on school-provided technology.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Eyes on the Board Act of 2023This bill requires schools receiving specified federal funding for internet connectivity to limit students’ screen time and access to social media platforms on subsidized devices and networks. Specifically, schools receiving funding through the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support (E-Rate) program or the Emergency Connectivity Fund may not allow students to access social media platforms on subsidized devices or networks. Such schools must also implement policies that specify permitted device usage and screen time by grade. Schools must submit copies of their internet safety and screen time policies to the Federal Communications Commission, and the commission must make those policies publicly available in a database.  Under the bill, social media platforms are defined as online platforms that primarily provide a forum for users to generate and share content.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Schools receiving E-Rate or Emergency Connectivity Fund assistance would be prohibited from allowing students to access social media platforms on subsidized devices or networks.
Schools would have to create and submit internet safety and screen time policies to the FCC, which would make the policies publicly available.
The bill defines 'social media platforms' as online services that primarily allow users to generate and share content.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would affect students and schools that rely on federal funding for internet and technology. These students would have restricted access to social media during the school day, which could impact their social lives and digital literacy. Schools would need to develop and implement new technology policies, which could create administrative burdens.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Science, Technology, Communications

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3074, 119th Congress (2025). "SNAP BACK Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-3074