S. 404: Focus on Learning Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-05 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] |
| Policy area | Education |
| Cosponsors | 4 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-05 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-17 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-05):
Focus on Learning Act
This bill requires certain federal actions to address the use of mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools.
First, the bill directs the Office of the Surgeon General, in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to study and report on the use of mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools nationwide. Among other elements, this study must include the impact of mobile device use on student learning and academic achievement, student educational outcomes, and student mental health.
Second, the Department of Education, in consultation with HHS, must establish a pilot program to award grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to enable participating schools served by such LEAs to purchase secure containers and install lockers in order to create a school environment free of mobile devices.
Cosponsors (4)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Katie Boyd Britt | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-05 |
| Tim Kaine | D VA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-05 |
| Mark Kelly | D AZ (original cosponsor) 2025-02-05 |
| David McCormick | R PA 2025-12-16 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 404 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 404?
S. 404 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Focus on Learning Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 404 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).