Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz) introduced legislation on August 4, 2026, that would require social media platforms to obtain parental permission before allowing users under the age of 16 to create and maintain accounts. This proposed measure would establish a new requirement for social media companies operating in the United States, increasing the minimum age threshold for account creation by at least three years for certain platforms.
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Senator Gallego Proposes Legislation for Parental Approval on Social Media Accounts for Users Under 16
Senator Ruben Gallego has proposed a bill that would require social media companies to obtain parental consent for users under 16. This legislation aims to raise the age threshold for account creation on these platforms by at least three years.
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