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ADS for Mental Health Services Act

USA119th CongressS-414| Senate 
| Updated: 12/10/2025
Dan Sullivan

Dan Sullivan

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (1)
Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Advancing Digital Support for Mental Health Services Act requires certain covered digital advertising platforms to submit annual reports to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). These platforms, defined as large social media or public-facing websites primarily offering user-generated content and deriving advertising revenue, must detail their public service advertisements (PSAs). The primary goal is to increase transparency regarding digital platforms' contributions to promoting mental and behavioral health resources. Each annual report must include the number and estimated dollar value of PSAs displayed, along with the percentage of total advertisements they represent. Platforms must also specify how many PSAs focus on local or regional mental and behavioral health care resources and those promoting free services. A public service advertisement is specifically defined as one served for free, promoting mental or behavioral health care resources, such as those addressing self-harm, substance abuse, or social isolation, and must be relevant and accessible to targeted audiences. Following the receipt of these platform reports, the FTC is mandated to compile and submit a publicly available summary report to Congress annually. This summary will provide an overview of the reported PSA data from across the industry. All requirements and obligations under this Act are subject to a sunset clause , terminating five years after its enactment.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2423
ADS for Mental Health Services Act
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 12, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 24, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-32.
Jun 24, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 102.
Dec 9, 2025
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8581-8582; text: CR S8581-8582)
Dec 9, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 10, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 10, 2025
Received in the House.
Dec 10, 2025
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2423
    ADS for Mental Health Services Act


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 12, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 24, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-32.


  • June 24, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 102.


  • December 9, 2025
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8581-8582; text: CR S8581-8582)


  • December 9, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 10, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 10, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • December 10, 2025
    Held at the desk.

Health

Congressional oversightDigital mediaGovernment information and archivesHealth promotion and preventive careInternet, web applications, social mediaMarketing and advertisingMental health

ADS for Mental Health Services Act

USA119th CongressS-414| Senate 
| Updated: 12/10/2025
The Advancing Digital Support for Mental Health Services Act requires certain covered digital advertising platforms to submit annual reports to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). These platforms, defined as large social media or public-facing websites primarily offering user-generated content and deriving advertising revenue, must detail their public service advertisements (PSAs). The primary goal is to increase transparency regarding digital platforms' contributions to promoting mental and behavioral health resources. Each annual report must include the number and estimated dollar value of PSAs displayed, along with the percentage of total advertisements they represent. Platforms must also specify how many PSAs focus on local or regional mental and behavioral health care resources and those promoting free services. A public service advertisement is specifically defined as one served for free, promoting mental or behavioral health care resources, such as those addressing self-harm, substance abuse, or social isolation, and must be relevant and accessible to targeted audiences. Following the receipt of these platform reports, the FTC is mandated to compile and submit a publicly available summary report to Congress annually. This summary will provide an overview of the reported PSA data from across the industry. All requirements and obligations under this Act are subject to a sunset clause , terminating five years after its enactment.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2423
ADS for Mental Health Services Act
Feb 5, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 5, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 12, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 24, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-32.
Jun 24, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 102.
Dec 9, 2025
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8581-8582; text: CR S8581-8582)
Dec 9, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 10, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 10, 2025
Received in the House.
Dec 10, 2025
Held at the desk.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2423
    ADS for Mental Health Services Act


  • February 5, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 5, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • March 12, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 24, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 119-32.


  • June 24, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 102.


  • December 9, 2025
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8581-8582; text: CR S8581-8582)


  • December 9, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 10, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 10, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • December 10, 2025
    Held at the desk.
Dan Sullivan

Dan Sullivan

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (1)
Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDigital mediaGovernment information and archivesHealth promotion and preventive careInternet, web applications, social mediaMarketing and advertisingMental health