What does Preamble of SMART Kids Act do?

This bill directs the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to develop recommendations for screen time limits for children. The purpose of these recommendations is to promote healthy development and well-being in children. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 12, 2026, by Mr. Deluzio and Mrs. Houchin.

What does SHORT TITLE. of SMART Kids Act do?

This bill is formally titled the ``Screen-time Management And Recommendations for Teens and Kids Act'' or the ``SMART Kids Act''.

What does SCREEN TIME LIMIT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHILDREN. of SMART Kids Act do?

This section directs the Surgeon General to develop evidence-informed recommendations for screen time limits for children. Recommendations must be age-based, covering age groups from 0 to 18 years. The Surgeon General may also develop qualitative recommendations considering the potential impact of different types of screen time. The Surgeon General must coordinate with an independent entity selected to avoid conflicts of interest. The recommendations will be published on the Department of Health and Human Services website and submitted to Congress within one year of the Act's enactment. The term 'screen time limit' is defined as the maximum amount of time per day spent using an electronic device with a display screen.

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SMART Kids Act

Last updated: 5/12/2026 · Introduced: 5/12/2026

Author: Christopher Deluzio (D-PA)

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The SMART Kids Act directs the Surgeon General to create age-based recommendations for daily screen time limits for children and teens, ranging from 0 to 18 years old.
The bill requires the Surgeon General to consider the impact of different types of screen time when developing recommendations.
The Surgeon General must publish these recommendations on the Department of Health and Human Services website and submit them to Congress within one year of the Act's enactment.

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