III 

118TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION S. RES.730 

Designating June 23, 2024, as ‘‘Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance 

Day’’. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

JUNE 12, 2024 

Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and Mrs. BLACKBURN) submitted the following 

resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 

RESOLUTION 

Designating June 23, 2024, as ‘‘Social Media Harms Victim 

Remembrance Day’’. 

Whereas the internet has revolutionized the ability to exchange information, improved the accessibility of education, reduced the costs of healthcare through telehealth, 

and stimulated the national economy by providing millions of jobs and trillions of dollars in gross product each 

year; 

Whereas social media has become central to modern communication, bringing together people from across the globe; 

Whereas teenagers spend at least 8 hours on screens per day, 

on average; 

Whereas 93 percent of teenagers use social media; 


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•SRES RES730 IS 

Whereas 51 percent of teenagers spend nearly 5 hours on social media each day; 

Whereas social media presents significant risks, especially to 

adolescents, including the perpetuation and promotion of 

harmful and dangerous behaviors and connections; 

Whereas countless individuals and families have suffered 

harms, including death, because of experiences on social 

media platforms, including cyberbullying, harassment, exposure to sex trafficking, and exploitation; 

Whereas social media has been linked to an increase in illicit 

drug poisoning and overdose related deaths; 

Whereas social media use has been linked to self-harming behavior and suicidal ideation in youth; 

Whereas suicide has become one of the leading causes of 

death in children aged 15 to 19; 

Whereas it is vital to recognize and honor the experiences of 

those who have been harmed by social media, including 

the victims, survivors, and their families; 

Whereas commemorating Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of social media and to 

advocate for measures to effectively mitigate these harms; 

and 

Whereas establishing a designated day of remembrance fosters empathy, solidarity, and support for those who have 

endured social media-related trauma and encourages efforts to promote digital well-being and online safety: 

Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 


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•SRES RES730 IS 

1 (1) designates June 23, 2024, as ‘‘Social Media 

2 Harms Victim Remembrance Day’’ to honor the in3 dividuals who have lost their lives and have suffered 

4 harm because of social media; 

5 (2) reaffirms its commitment to protecting indi6 viduals from harm in digital spaces and promoting 

7 a culture of respect, empathy, and responsibility on8 line by acknowledging the significance of Social 

9 Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day; 

10 (3) urges individuals, communities, organiza11 tions, and social media platforms to observe Social 

12 Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day through ac13 tivities such as remembrance ceremonies, educational 

14 events, and advocacy efforts aimed at raising aware15 ness about social media harms and supporting vic16 tims and survivors; 

17 (4) calls upon relevant government agencies, 

18 nonprofit organizations, and stakeholders to collabo19 rate in developing and implementing initiatives to 

20 address social media harms effectively, including en21 hancing digital literacy, promoting online safety 

22 measures, and supporting victims’ rights; and 

23 (5) respectfully requests that the Secretary of 

24 the Senate transmit enrolled copies of this resolution 

25 to the President of the United States, the Secretary 


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1 of Health and Human Services, the Chair of the 

2 Federal Trade Commission, and the Assistant Sec3 retary of Commerce for Communications and Infor4 mation to promote awareness of Social Media Harms 

5 Victim Remembrance Day and encourage actions to 

6 prevent social media-related harm. 

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