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KIDS Act

Introduced: September 30, 2021 Introduced by: Castor, Kathy Democratic · Florida See on congress.gov

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Oct 1, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Sep 30, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sep 30, 2021

Introduced in House

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Kids Internet Design and Safety Act or the KIDS Act

This bill prohibits operators of 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.

What's happening now October 1, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

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