US HB6149 | 2023-2024 | 118th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on November 1 2023 - 25% progression
Action: 2023-11-03 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 1 2023 - 25% progression
Action: 2023-11-03 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
To require that social media platforms verify the age of their users, prohibit the use of algorithmic recommendation systems on individuals under age 18, require parental or guardian consent for social media users under age 18, and prohibit users who are under age 13 from accessing social media platforms.
Title
Protecting Kids on Social Media Act
Sponsors
| Rep. John James [R-MI] | Rep. Pat Ryan [D-NY] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-03 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. |
| 2023-11-01 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2023-11-01 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SB1291 (Same As) 2023-04-26 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6149/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr6149/BILLS-118hr6149ih.pdf |
