Legis Daily

Assessing Safety Tools for Parents and Minors Act

USA119th CongressHR-6499| House 
| Updated: 12/11/2025
Russ Fulcher

Russ Fulcher

Republican Representative

Idaho

Cosponsors (2)
Greg Landsman (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to conduct a comprehensive review of industry efforts aimed at promoting online safety for minors , defined as individuals under 17. Within six months of enactment, the FTC, consulting with parents and experts, must assess various initiatives including educational programs, parental and child safety tools , age-appropriate content labels, and privacy settings. The review will specifically examine the effectiveness of these efforts in mitigating online harms for minors . Based on its findings, the FTC is required to develop and provide recommendations for industry, Congress, and agencies to improve online safety. A detailed report summarizing these findings and recommendations must be submitted to relevant Congressional committees within three years of the bill's enactment.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

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

Timeline
Dec 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 9, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Dec 11, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Dec 11, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • December 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • December 9, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.


  • December 11, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


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

Commerce

Child safety and welfareComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftConsumer affairsGovernment studies and investigationsInternet, web applications, social media

Assessing Safety Tools for Parents and Minors Act

USA119th CongressHR-6499| House 
| Updated: 12/11/2025
This bill mandates the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to conduct a comprehensive review of industry efforts aimed at promoting online safety for minors , defined as individuals under 17. Within six months of enactment, the FTC, consulting with parents and experts, must assess various initiatives including educational programs, parental and child safety tools , age-appropriate content labels, and privacy settings. The review will specifically examine the effectiveness of these efforts in mitigating online harms for minors . Based on its findings, the FTC is required to develop and provide recommendations for industry, Congress, and agencies to improve online safety. A detailed report summarizing these findings and recommendations must be submitted to relevant Congressional committees within three years of the bill's enactment.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

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

Timeline
Dec 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 9, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Dec 11, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Dec 11, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • December 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • December 9, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.


  • December 11, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


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

Russ Fulcher

Republican Representative

Idaho

Cosponsors (2)
Greg Landsman (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)

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

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child safety and welfareComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftConsumer affairsGovernment studies and investigationsInternet, web applications, social media