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S. 3618119th CongressIn markupLatest action Apr 14, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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The bill orders an FTC-led study on how minors access fentanyl via social media, with a public report due within one year.
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This bill requires the FTC, working with the FDA and DEA, to research and report on how minors access fentanyl, including fake prescription pills, through social media. The report is due within one year and must examine how widespread the problem is, health and safety risks, dealer tactics, app design factors, platform responses, and possible congressional action.
Directly affects federal agencies (FTC, FDA, DEA) tasked with the research. Indirectly affects social media companies, parents, medical professionals, and law enforcement, who may be consulted for input.
The bill creates no new penalties or rules for social media companies; it only produces research and a public report that could inform future legislation. Some law enforcement details may be withheld from the public version to protect active investigations.
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Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.