SRES 330 - Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day

Overview

Bill Number: SRES 330

Title: A resolution designating June 23, 2025, as "Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day"
Status: Introduced in Senate
Introduced: July 21, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this Senate resolution is to designate June 23, 2025, as a national day of remembrance for victims of social media-related harms. The resolution aims to raise awareness of the negative mental health impacts, cyberbullying, and other dangers associated with social media platforms, and to honor those who have suffered or lost their lives due to these issues.

Key Provisions

• Designates June 23, 2025, as "Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day"
• Encourages the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the day and calling upon the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate programs and activities
• Urges social media companies to use the day to highlight resources and support services for users experiencing mental health challenges or cyberbullying
• Calls on the federal government to continue investigating the societal impacts of social media and consider further regulations or policies to protect users

Affected Parties and Impacts

This resolution would impact all Americans, as it seeks to raise national awareness and remembrance of the harms caused by social media. Specifically, it aims to honor the memory of those who have suffered or lost their lives due to issues like depression, anxiety, cyberbullying, and other negative consequences of social media use. The resolution also calls on social media companies to provide more support and resources to users during this day of remembrance.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The resolution was introduced in the Senate on July 21, 2025, and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. If passed by the Senate, it would then move to the House of Representatives for consideration. If approved by both chambers of Congress, the resolution would be sent to the President to be signed into law, officially designating June 23, 2025, as "Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day."