HR 6679 — Tech Wellness for Young Men Act

Summary

Directs 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 aged 12 to 25.
Requires the study to examine relationships between excessive screen use and depression, anxiety, suicidality, violent tendencies, social withdrawal, and impacts on academic performance and emotional development.
Requires the study to examine impacts on interpersonal relationships, patterns of digital dependency, and broader social effects including school disengagement and reduced physical activity.
Requires consultation with experts in adolescent psychiatry, developmental psychology, addiction science, gaming design, and social media ethics, as well as community organizations and youth-serving nonprofits.
Requires submission of a report to Congress within 18 months containing findings and identifying subgroups most affected by excessive screen use, to be published on the HHS website.

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Sponsor (1)

Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon (D-VA) [#7]

1 cosponsor

Rep. Barrett, Tom (R-MI) [#7]

Money behind the sponsor

Top reported contributors to Eugene Simon Vindman’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.

Employer not reported $154,800
COVINGTON & BURLING LLP $20,150
ARNOLD & PORTER $15,500
GOOGLE $13,625
STATE OF CALIFORNIA $8,427

Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Eugene Simon Vindman → · Outside spending →

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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