Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill mandates the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to conduct a comprehensive review of industry efforts aimed at promoting online safety for minors , defined as individuals under 17. Within six months of enactment, the FTC, consulting with parents and experts, must assess various initiatives including educational programs, parental and child safety tools , age-appropriate content labels, and privacy settings. The review will specifically examine the effectiveness of these efforts in mitigating online harms for minors . Based on its findings, the FTC is required to develop and provide recommendations for industry, Congress, and agencies to improve online safety. A detailed report summarizing these findings and recommendations must be submitted to relevant Congressional committees within three years of the bill's enactment.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Commerce
Child safety and welfareComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftConsumer affairsGovernment studies and investigationsInternet, web applications, social media
Assessing Safety Tools for Parents and Minors Act
USA119th CongressHR-6499| House
| Updated: 12/11/2025
This bill mandates the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to conduct a comprehensive review of industry efforts aimed at promoting online safety for minors , defined as individuals under 17. Within six months of enactment, the FTC, consulting with parents and experts, must assess various initiatives including educational programs, parental and child safety tools , age-appropriate content labels, and privacy settings. The review will specifically examine the effectiveness of these efforts in mitigating online harms for minors . Based on its findings, the FTC is required to develop and provide recommendations for industry, Congress, and agencies to improve online safety. A detailed report summarizing these findings and recommendations must be submitted to relevant Congressional committees within three years of the bill's enactment.
Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Commerce
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Child safety and welfareComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftConsumer affairsGovernment studies and investigationsInternet, web applications, social media