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To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to assess the economic, mental health, and social consequences of screen addiction among adult men, and for other purposes.
Summary
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Department of Labor and the National Institute of Mental Health, to conduct a comprehensive study on how excessive screen use affects adult men aged 25 to 64. The study will examine connections between screen overuse and mental health issues like depression and anxiety, impacts on employment and workforce participation, and effects on social relationships and civic engagement. The study will include specific assessments of screen addiction among veterans, unemployed men, and formerly incarcerated individuals, as well as geographic differences across urban, suburban, and rural areas. The Secretary must publish findings and identify mental health resources within 18 months of enactment.
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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 assess the economic, mental health, and social consequences of screen addiction among adult 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 Men Act”.
SEC. 2. NATIONAL STUDY ON SCREEN ADDICTION IN ADULT MEN.
(a) In General.—The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor and the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, shall conduct a comprehensive study on the social, economic, and health impacts of screen addiction among men in the United States aged 25 to 64.
(b) Contents.—In conducting the study, the Secretary shall examine—
(1) the association between screen overuse and increased rates of depression, anxiety, substance misuse, loneliness, and sleep disorders;
(2) the impact of screen addiction on workforce participation, productivity, and economic disengagement;
(3) social isolation and declining participation in family life, marriage, parenting, and civic organizations;
(4) the role of screen overuse in contributing to male withdrawal from education, employment, and interpersonal relationships; and
(5) the cost of screen-related health burdens on Federal and State healthcare systems.
(c) Focus Populations.—To the extent practicable, the Secretary may include as a part of the study an assessment of—
(1) screen addiction among veterans, unemployed men, and formerly incarcerated individuals; and
(2) geographic breakdowns of screen addiction among adult men, including urban, suburban, and rural differences.
(d) Publication.—Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publish on the public internet website of the Department of Health and Human Services a summary of the findings of the Secretary based on the study, including an identification of mental health resources relating to screen addiction among adult men. <all>
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