CAMRA Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 Jul 2018): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
The CAMRA Act, if passed, would direct the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to fund research into how media and technology affect the health and development of infants, children, and adolescents. This research would examine effects on cognitive abilities like language and attention, physical health behaviors such as diet and sleep, and social-emotional development, including relationships, mood, and addiction. The NIH would be required to develop a research agenda and submit reports to Congress on its progress.
This bill specifically impacts infants, children, and adolescents by seeking to better understand the impact of various forms of media, including social media, video games, and television, on their well-being. The research funded would aim to explore both positive and negative effects over time, including long-term developmental trajectories.
S. 3286 was introduced in the Senate in July 2018 and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As of its introduction, no further action has been taken.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
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
26 Jul 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does S. 3286 do?
- The CAMRA Act, if passed, would direct the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to fund research into how media and technology affect the health and development of infants, children, and adolescents. This research would examine effects on cognitive abilities like language and attention, physical health behaviors such as diet and sleep, and social-emotional development, including relationships, mood, and addiction. The NIH would be required to develop a research agenda and submit reports to Congress on its progress. This bill specifically impacts infants, children, and adolescents by seeking to better understand the impact of various forms of media, including social media, video games, and television, on their well-being. The research funded would aim to explore both positive and negative effects over time, including long-term developmental trajectories. S. 3286 was introduced in the Senate in July 2018 and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As of its introduction, no further action has been taken.
- Has S. 3286 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3286. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3286?
- S. 3286 was sponsored by Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3286?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (26 Jul 2018).
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