HR 5439
117th Congress
House
Commerce
Accounting and auditing
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advisory bodies
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Child safety and welfare
Civil actions and liability
Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Digital media
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Educational technology and distance education
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Gambling
Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government studies and investigations
Internet, web applications, social media
Marketing and advertising
KIDS Act
Introduced: September 30, 2021
Introduced by:
Castor, Kathy
Democratic
· Florida
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
Plain-English summary
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
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Committees of jurisdiction
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