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SMART Kids Act
6/3/2026, 8:07 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8743
The bill titled "To direct the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to develop recommendations for screen time limits for children to promote healthy development and well-being, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 8743 on May 12, 2026. It aims to instruct the Surgeon General to create guidelines for limiting screen time among children to enhance their overall health and development, while also addressing additional objectives outlined in the bill.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8743
Bill HR 8743 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 12, 2026. Bill HR 8743 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 12, 2026. Bill HR 8743's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of May 12, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8743
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
21Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
11Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8743
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8743
To direct the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to develop recommendations for screen time limits for children to promote healthy development and well-being, and for other purposes.
To direct the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to develop recommendations for screen time limits for children to promote healthy development and well-being, and for other purposes.
Comments
Rowan Gay
837
23 days ago
This bill is bad. It's gonna hurt kids. Did you know it also includes guidelines for physical activity?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8743
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