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Social Media Child Protection Act

USA118th CongressHR-821| House 
| Updated: 2/10/2023
Chris Stewart

Chris Stewart

Republican Representative

Utah

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Social Media Child Protection Act This bill limits access to social media platforms by children and requires all individuals to verify their age before accessing such platforms. Specifically, a social media platform may not permit children under the age of 16 to access the platform. In addition, a social media platform must require all individuals to verify their age by providing a valid identity document (e.g., government-issued identification) or using another reasonable verification method before accessing the platform. The platforms must also establish and maintain reasonable procedures to protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the personal information of users and prospective users. The bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission, state attorneys general, and private right of action.
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Timeline
Feb 2, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 10, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
  • February 2, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 2, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 10, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

Commerce

Social Media Child Protection Act

USA118th CongressHR-821| House 
| Updated: 2/10/2023
Social Media Child Protection Act This bill limits access to social media platforms by children and requires all individuals to verify their age before accessing such platforms. Specifically, a social media platform may not permit children under the age of 16 to access the platform. In addition, a social media platform must require all individuals to verify their age by providing a valid identity document (e.g., government-issued identification) or using another reasonable verification method before accessing the platform. The platforms must also establish and maintain reasonable procedures to protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the personal information of users and prospective users. The bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission, state attorneys general, and private right of action.
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Timeline
Feb 2, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 10, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
  • February 2, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 2, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 10, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
Chris Stewart

Chris Stewart

Republican Representative

Utah

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted