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Senate Subcommittee Focuses On Impact Of Social Media On Children

Lawmakers are questioning representatives from some of the most popular apps, including TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube.

Senate Subcommittee Focuses On Impact Of Social Media On Children

Tom Brenner / AP

By Scripps News Staff

October 27, 2021

Right now, popular social media apps that many people, specifically children, spend a lot of time on are under scrutiny on Capitol Hill.

The Senate Commerce Consumer Protection Subcommittee is holding a hearing on protecting kids online. Representatives from TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube are answering questions about what their companies do to keep kids safe.

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