Bills · HR 6499
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6499Government studies and investigationsComputers and information technology
Assessing Safety Tools for Parents and Minors Act
INTRO DEC 9· LAST ACTION DEC 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a widespread concern about the safety of children in online spaces, which many parents and policymakers worry about. If passed, it would provide Congress and the public with a comprehensive, government-backed assessment of what the tech industry is currently doing to protect minors, and whether those efforts are actually working.
Currently, it can be difficult for parents to understand the various safety features and content moderation policies across different platforms. This bill could lead to clearer guidelines, more effective tools, or even new laws designed to better shield children from harmful content, cyberbullying, or privacy risks. Without this bill, the current landscape of online child safety efforts by the tech industry might continue without a holistic, independent evaluation or clear recommendations for improvement, leaving ongoing concerns unaddressed.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to review how the tech industry promotes online safety for minors.
This initiates a formal, government-led examination of current industry practices, providing an objective assessment.
PROVISION 02
The FTC must examine how effective current industry efforts are at protecting minors and provide recommendations for improvement.
This moves beyond just cataloging efforts to critically evaluating their impact and suggesting actionable steps for the future.
PROVISION 03
The FTC must submit a report to Congress within three years, detailing its findings and recommendations.
This ensures accountability and provides Congress with information to consider potential new laws or policies.
PROVISION 04
The bill defines a 'minor' as an individual under the age of 17.
This provides a clear, consistent age cutoff for whom the online safety measures and review are intended to protect.
SPONSORSHIP
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R· Idaho
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
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ACTION TIMELINE
5 EVENTSDEC 11
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
DEC 11
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
DEC 9
Introduced in House
DEC 9
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6499
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 9, 2025
Last actionDec 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 9, 2025
House BillHR 6499Government studies and investigationsComputers and information technology
Assessing Safety Tools for Parents and Minors Act
INTRODUCED DEC 9, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 11, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
3
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