TOTAL Screen Time Act

Key Points

• This bill asks the government to work with tech companies and doctors to create a single way for parents to set screen time limits. Instead of setting limits on every individual app or device, this would help create a standard that works across phones, tablets, and game consoles at the same time.
• The rules would be voluntary, meaning tech companies can choose whether or not to use them. The goal is to make it easier for parents to manage how much time their children spend online without needing to be tech experts.
• Privacy is a major focus of this plan. The bill requires that any new system must protect a child's identity and cannot create a giant government database of what kids are doing on their devices.
• A group of experts, including the Surgeon General and medical professionals, will help design these standards. They will look at the best ways to keep kids safe while ensuring the devices remain secure from hackers.

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