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SCREEN Act

USA119th CongressHR-1623| House 
| Updated: 12/11/2025
Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (25)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Mike Kennedy (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to protect minors from online content deemed harmful by requiring certain interactive computer services to implement age verification technologies. It defines a "covered platform" as an interactive computer service engaged in commerce that regularly creates, hosts, or makes available content "harmful to minors" for profit. Content is considered harmful to minors if, taken as a whole, it appeals to prurient interest, depicts sexual acts in a patently offensive way, and lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value for minors, or if it is obscene or child pornography. Beginning one year after enactment, covered platforms must adopt and utilize technology verification measures to ensure users are not minors and prevent them from accessing harmful content. These measures must actively verify a user's age, not merely rely on self-confirmation, and apply to users' IP addresses, including virtual private networks, unless the user is determined to be outside the United States. Platforms have flexibility in choosing specific verification technologies, provided they meet these requirements, and while third-party services can be used, the platform remains fully responsible for compliance. The bill mandates that covered platforms establish and maintain reasonable data security to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of technology verification measure data, retaining it only as long as necessary for verification or compliance. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is responsible for enforcing these provisions, conducting regular audits, and issuing guidance to assist platforms. In its enforcement efforts, the FTC must consult with experts in computer science, child safety, consumer protection, verification technology, and data security. Violations of these requirements will be treated as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6855
SCREEN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6429
SCREEN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1456
SCREEN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4202
SCREEN Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-5228
SCREEN Act
Feb 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-737
Introduced in Senate
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 26, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Dec 11, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec 11, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6855
    SCREEN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6429
    SCREEN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1456
    SCREEN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4202
    SCREEN Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-5228
    SCREEN Act


  • February 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-737
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 26, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.


  • December 11, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • December 11, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 119-737: SCREEN Act
Child safety and welfareComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftConsumer affairsInternet, web applications, social mediaMental healthPornographySex and reproductive health

SCREEN Act

USA119th CongressHR-1623| House 
| Updated: 12/11/2025
This bill aims to protect minors from online content deemed harmful by requiring certain interactive computer services to implement age verification technologies. It defines a "covered platform" as an interactive computer service engaged in commerce that regularly creates, hosts, or makes available content "harmful to minors" for profit. Content is considered harmful to minors if, taken as a whole, it appeals to prurient interest, depicts sexual acts in a patently offensive way, and lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value for minors, or if it is obscene or child pornography. Beginning one year after enactment, covered platforms must adopt and utilize technology verification measures to ensure users are not minors and prevent them from accessing harmful content. These measures must actively verify a user's age, not merely rely on self-confirmation, and apply to users' IP addresses, including virtual private networks, unless the user is determined to be outside the United States. Platforms have flexibility in choosing specific verification technologies, provided they meet these requirements, and while third-party services can be used, the platform remains fully responsible for compliance. The bill mandates that covered platforms establish and maintain reasonable data security to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of technology verification measure data, retaining it only as long as necessary for verification or compliance. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is responsible for enforcing these provisions, conducting regular audits, and issuing guidance to assist platforms. In its enforcement efforts, the FTC must consult with experts in computer science, child safety, consumer protection, verification technology, and data security. Violations of these requirements will be treated as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6855
SCREEN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6429
SCREEN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1456
SCREEN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4202
SCREEN Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-5228
SCREEN Act
Feb 26, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-737
Introduced in Senate
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 26, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Dec 11, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec 11, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6855
    SCREEN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6429
    SCREEN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1456
    SCREEN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4202
    SCREEN Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-5228
    SCREEN Act


  • February 26, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-737
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 26, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.


  • December 11, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • December 11, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (25)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Mike Kennedy (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)John W. Rose (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

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

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 119-737: SCREEN Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child safety and welfareComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftConsumer affairsInternet, web applications, social mediaMental healthPornographySex and reproductive health