Designating June 23, 2025, as Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day.
Summary
Senate Resolution 330 designates June 23, 2025, as "Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day." The resolution aims to honor individuals harmed by social media and raise awareness about its detrimental effects. It encourages activities, collaboration, and initiatives to mitigate these harms and promote online safety.
Expected Effects
The resolution will likely increase public awareness regarding the negative impacts of social media, especially on adolescents. It may also spur further action from government agencies, organizations, and social media platforms to address these issues. However, the resolution itself does not create any legally binding obligations.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of social media harms.
- Potential for improved digital literacy and online safety measures.
- Support for victims and survivors of social media-related trauma.
- Encouragement of collaboration among stakeholders to address social media harms.
- Promotion of empathy and responsibility online.
Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution itself has no legal force; its impact depends on voluntary actions.
- Potential for the day to become politicized or used for partisan purposes.
- Limited direct impact on addressing the root causes of social media harms.
- Possible oversimplification of complex issues related to social media use.
- Risk of performative activism without meaningful change.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the First Amendment by promoting awareness and encouraging responsible online behavior, which indirectly supports the freedom of speech while acknowledging its potential harms. It does not infringe upon any specific constitutional rights. The resolution also aligns with the general welfare clause of the Constitution's preamble by seeking to promote the well-being of citizens, particularly children, in the digital age.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).