CAMRA Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 Feb 2019): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
S. 558, the Children and Media Research Advancement Act (CAMRA Act), would amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Director of the National Institutes of Health to establish a research program studying how media and technology—including social media, television, video games, mobile devices, artificial intelligence, and virtual/augmented reality—affect the health and development of infants, children, and adolescents. The research would cover cognitive, physical, and social-emotional effects, including areas such as language development, sleep, diet, anxiety, and social skills, and would include long-term studies. NIH would develop a research agenda, fund studies through peer review, and report to Congress within one year on progress. The bill authorizes $15 million annually for fiscal years 2020–2022 and $25 million annually for 2023–2024.
The bill primarily affects NIH, which would gain new research responsibilities and funding authorization, as well as academic and scientific researchers who could receive grants. Indirectly, it addresses concerns of parents, educators, and health professionals interested in understanding technology's impact on youth.
The bill was introduced on February 26, 2019, by Senator Ed Markey with bipartisan cosponsors, and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It did not receive a vote and did not become law during the 116th Congress.
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 Feb 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does S. 558 do?
- S. 558, the Children and Media Research Advancement Act (CAMRA Act), would amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Director of the National Institutes of Health to establish a research program studying how media and technology—including social media, television, video games, mobile devices, artificial intelligence, and virtual/augmented reality—affect the health and development of infants, children, and adolescents. The research would cover cognitive, physical, and social-emotional effects, including areas such as language development, sleep, diet, anxiety, and social skills, and would include long-term studies. NIH would develop a research agenda, fund studies through peer review, and report to Congress within one year on progress. The bill authorizes $15 million annually for fiscal years 2020–2022 and $25 million annually for 2023–2024. The bill primarily affects NIH, which would gain new research responsibilities and funding authorization, as well as academic and scientific researchers who could receive grants. Indirectly, it addresses concerns of parents, educators, and health professionals interested in understanding technology's impact on youth. The bill was introduced on February 26, 2019, by Senator Ed Markey with bipartisan cosponsors, and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It did not receive a vote and did not become law during the 116th Congress.
- Has S. 558 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 558. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 558?
- S. 558 was sponsored by Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), with 7 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 558?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (26 Feb 2019).
Related bills in Health
Choices for Increased Mobility Act of 2026
Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Access to Medical Supplies Act
Lower Premiums, Faster Payments Act
More bills from Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2026
Cybersecurity and AI Board of Investigations Act of 2026
Workforce Opportunities for Communities in Recovery Act
Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act
Bill100 mirrors the public U.S. legislative record from Congress.gov and GovTrack and adds plain-English AI summaries. It is an information tool, not legal, compliance or lobbying advice, and it is not affiliated with the U.S. Congress or any government agency. AI summaries can simplify or omit detail — every bill links to the official source; verify there before you rely on it.