S.Res. 761 is a resolution that designates June 23, 2026, as 'Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day'. This day is intended to honor and remember individuals who have suffered harm as a result of social media usage, highlighting the negative impacts that social media can have on mental health and well-being.
The resolution has been positively received in some media outlets that emphasize the importance of acknowledging and addressing the harms caused by social media. Supporters argue that designating a day of remembrance can raise awareness about mental health issues and the need for better regulation of social media platforms.
Critics in the media have expressed concerns that the resolution may trivialize the complexities of social media's impact on society. Some argue that designating a day for remembrance could be seen as a symbolic gesture that does not address the underlying issues or provide actionable solutions to mitigate social media harms.
The bill S.Res. 761, which designates June 23, 2026, as 'Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day', does not show any direct industry overlaps with the top donor industries of sponsor Amy Klobuchar. Her top donor industries include Health Professionals and Retired individuals, which are not directly related to social media or its harms. The absence of overlapping interests suggests that there is minimal risk of conflicts of interest in this context. Furthermore, while there is lobbying activity in the broader policy area, the specific amounts and entities involved do not indicate a direct financial influence on the bill's content or intent. Thus, the risk of conflicts arising from this sponsorship is low.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| REFORM ACTION FUND | THE TOLMAN GROUP | $30,000 |
| PHOTONIS | LEWIS-BURKE ASSOCIATES, LLC | $20,000 |
| SOUTHWEST AIRLINES | THE MONDELLO GROUP LLC | $20,000 |
| HUBBARD BROADCASTING | STEPHEN WARD CONSULTING, LLC | $20,000 |
| ISTATION | THE MONDELLO GROUP LLC | undisclosed |
| LUMA ENERGY, LLC | TRUE COMPASS, LLC | undisclosed |
| SANTA FE FARMS, INC DBA ELEMENT6 DYNAMICS | STEPHEN WARD CONSULTING, LLC | undisclosed |
| LOUISIANA ENERGY SERVICES, LLC | STEPHEN WARD CONSULTING, LLC | undisclosed |
| CROSS COUNTRY HEALTHCARE, INC. | MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| NUCOR CORPORATION | MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| NEXUS HOSPICE OF THE HIGH DESERT LLC | MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| TWG CADILLAC FORMULA 1 TEAM HOLDINGS, LLC | MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| COSTAR GROUP, INC. | MILLER STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| PADSPLIT, INC. | CONTINENTAL STRATEGY, LLC | undisclosed |
| AXADVOCACY OBO PUBLIC PROPERTIES LLC | B2G ADVISORY | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Amy Klobuchar, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
