Kids Online Safety Act
HR 6484, the Kids Online Safety Act, requires social media platforms and online services (termed "covered platforms") to implement specific safety measures for minors under 17. The bill mandates default privacy settings that limit communication with other users, default time limits on platform usage, and parental control tools to monitor and restrict children's online activity. Platforms must prevent advertising of harmful products like drugs, alcohol, and gambling to minors and provide clear safety information before minors register or make purchases. The legislation also requires annual independent audits of platforms' compliance with these safety measures and establishes a Kids Online Safety Council to provide recommendations on online safety for minors.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Dec 5, 2025
Last action Dec 11, 2025
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Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Dec 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
lower
Dec 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Dec 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
lower
Dec 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Dec 5, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Gus M. Bilirakis
RRepublican
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