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KIDS Act

USA116th CongressS-3411| Senate 
| Updated: 3/5/2020
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (1)
Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Kids Internet Design and Safety Act or the KIDS Act This bill prohibits commercial online platforms that are directed to children from engaging in certain practices, including implementing features that encourage additional engagement with the platform, promoting certain types of content, and using certain advertising methods.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-1827
KIDS Act of 2017
Mar 5, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 24, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8372
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-1827
    KIDS Act of 2017


  • March 5, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • September 24, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8372
    Introduced in House

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8372: KIDS Act
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesChild safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightConsumer affairsDigital mediaDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEducational technology and distance educationFederal Trade Commission (FTC)GamblingGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMarketing and advertisingRight of privacy

KIDS Act

USA116th CongressS-3411| Senate 
| Updated: 3/5/2020
Kids Internet Design and Safety Act or the KIDS Act This bill prohibits commercial online platforms that are directed to children from engaging in certain practices, including implementing features that encourage additional engagement with the platform, promoting certain types of content, and using certain advertising methods.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-1827
KIDS Act of 2017
Mar 5, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 24, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8372
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-1827
    KIDS Act of 2017


  • March 5, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • September 24, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8372
    Introduced in House
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (1)
Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8372: KIDS Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesChild safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightConsumer affairsDigital mediaDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEducational technology and distance educationFederal Trade Commission (FTC)GamblingGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMarketing and advertisingRight of privacy