AWARE Act
HR 5360, the AWARE Act, requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to create and publish public educational resources about AI chatbot safety within 180 days of the bill becoming law. These resources will specifically help parents, educators, and minors (under age 18) understand safe AI chatbot use, including how to identify risks, privacy practices, and supervision strategies. The FTC must model these materials after its existing Youville program. The bill defines "AI chatbot" as consumer-facing interactive AI systems but does not regulate or restrict chatbot development or use.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Sep 15, 2025
Last action Dec 11, 2025
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Committee
4
Dec 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
lower
Dec 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Sep 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
lower
Sep 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Sep 15, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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