CAMRA Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (27 Jul 2018): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
The CAMRA Act, if enacted, would require the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to fund research on how media affects the health and development of infants, children, and adolescents. This research would examine the impact of various media, including social media, television, and video games, on cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development. The bill specifies that the research should consider a wide range of media formats and aim to understand the relationship between media use and individual differences in children.
The legislation would affect infants, children, and adolescents by potentially leading to a better understanding of how their development is influenced by media. It would also impact researchers and institutions involved in studying child health and development, as the NIH would be directed to create a research agenda and fund studies. The bill includes authorization for appropriations, specifying amounts for fiscal years 2019 through 2023, to carry out these research activities.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in July 2018. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has been proposed but has not yet been voted on by Congress or signed into law. If it were to move forward, it would typically be referred to committee for consideration and potential amendments.
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Official summary
Children and Media Research Advancement Act or the CAMRA Act
This bill requires the National Institutes of Health to fund research regarding the effects of media on infants, children, and adolescents. Such research must examine the impact of media (e.g., social media, television, video games) on cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development.
Timeline
27 Jul 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6590 do?
- The CAMRA Act, if enacted, would require the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to fund research on how media affects the health and development of infants, children, and adolescents. This research would examine the impact of various media, including social media, television, and video games, on cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development. The bill specifies that the research should consider a wide range of media formats and aim to understand the relationship between media use and individual differences in children. The legislation would affect infants, children, and adolescents by potentially leading to a better understanding of how their development is influenced by media. It would also impact researchers and institutions involved in studying child health and development, as the NIH would be directed to create a research agenda and fund studies. The bill includes authorization for appropriations, specifying amounts for fiscal years 2019 through 2023, to carry out these research activities. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in July 2018. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has been proposed but has not yet been voted on by Congress or signed into law. If it were to move forward, it would typically be referred to committee for consideration and potential amendments.
- Has H.R. 6590 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6590. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6590?
- H.R. 6590 was sponsored by Rep. Delaney, John K. [D-MD-6] (D-MD), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6590?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (27 Jul 2018).
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