US HB2645 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: Introduced on July 10 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-07-12 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Forbidding Advertisement Through Child Exploitation Act of 2013 or the FACE Act of 2013 - Prohibits social media service providers from intentionally or knowingly using for a commercial purpose a self-image uploaded by a minor. Defines "social media service" as any online service that allows an individual to upload, store, and manage personal content to share with other individuals. Requires violations to be treated as an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act. Sets forth the enforcement authority of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general.

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Title

FACE Act of 2013

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History

DateChamberAction
2013-07-12HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
2013-07-10HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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