Kids Internet Safety Partnership Act
Rep. Fry and Rep. Landsman Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Create Online Safety Playbook for Kids
The Kids Internet Safety Partnership Act is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It recently moved forward from a subcommittee and is now waiting for the full committee to consider it. The bill is actively moving through the early stages of the legislative process.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and addresses a popular topic, but many tech-related bills struggle to pass both chambers during busy sessions.
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Small businesses that develop apps or run websites used by children could face pressure to adopt the Partnership's best practices, including age verification systems and redesigned privacy settings. While the playbook is voluntary, it could set industry expectations that are easier for large companies to meet, potentially putting smaller developers at a competitive disadvantage.
“publish on a publicly available website a playbook for providers and developers of websites, online services, online applications, and mobile applications to facilitate the implementation of widely accepted or evidence-based best practices”
Milestones
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
2 articlesUS House Subcommittee Advances 18 Child Online Safety Bills
During a markup hearing, the subcommittee forwarded H.R. 6437 to the full committee. The bill establishes the Kids Internet Safety Partnership within the Department of Commerce to coordinate with parents, educators, and tech companies on safety standards and parental controls.
Parents call for stronger 'Kids Online Safety Act' as House considers 19-bill package
A group of parents traveled to D.C. to advocate for stronger protections as the House Subcommittee reviews 19 bills, including the Kids Internet Safety Partnership Act. While some praise the collaborative approach, others worry the package lacks the 'duty of care' found in Senate versions.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Kids Internet Safety Partnership Act
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