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Tech Wellness for Young Men Act
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a comprehensive study on the mental, social, and developmental impacts of screen addiction among young men, and for other purposes.
Summary
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a comprehensive study on how excessive screen use affects young men aged 12 to 25 in the United States. The study will examine connections between heavy screen use and mental health issues like depression and anxiety, developmental impacts, effects on relationships and social engagement, and patterns of digital dependency involving gaming, streaming, and social media. The research will involve consultation with experts in psychiatry, psychology, addiction science, and related fields, as well as community organizations and youth-serving nonprofits. The Secretary must submit findings to Congress and publish the report publicly within 18 months, including identification of which groups of young men are most affected.
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Sponsor (1)
1 cosponsor
- Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] (R-MI)
Actions (2)
- Dec 11, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · house
- Dec 11, 2025 Introduced in House
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Full text
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
December 11, 2025
Mr. Vindman (for himself and Mr. Barrett) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a comprehensive study on the mental, social, and developmental impacts of screen addiction among young men, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Tech Wellness for Young Men Act”.
SEC. 2. NATIONAL STUDY ON SCREEN ADDICTION IN YOUNG MEN.
(a) In General.—The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health and the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, shall conduct a comprehensive study on the mental, social, and developmental impacts of screen addiction among young men in the United States aged 12 to 25.
(b) Contents.—In conducting the study, the Secretary shall examine—
(1) relationships between excessive screen use and increased rates of depression, anxiety, suicidality, violent tendencies, and social withdrawal;
(2) impacts on emotional development, impulse control, academic performance, and attention span;
(3) the erosion of interpersonal relationships, including friendships, dating, and family communication;
(4) patterns of digital dependency, including compulsive use of gaming, streaming, and social media; and
(5) broader social effects, including disengagement from school, extracurricular activities, civic participation, and physical activity.
(c) Consultation.—In conducting the study, the Secretary shall consult with—
(1) experts in adolescent psychiatry, developmental psychology, addiction science, and behavioral health;
(2) community organizations, school-based health centers, and youth-serving nonprofit organizations; and
(3) professionals in human-computer interaction, gaming design, and social media ethics.
(d) Report to Congress.—Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress, and publish on the public internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services, a report containing a summary of the findings of the Secretary based on the study, including an identification of the subgroups of young men that are most affected by excessive screen use. <all>
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