H.R. 821 · 118th Congress
Social Media Child Protection Act
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This bill limits access to social media platforms by children and requires all individuals to verify their age before accessing such platforms.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Feb 2, 2023
Social Media Child Protection Act
This bill limits access to social media platforms by children and requires all individuals to verify their age before accessing such platforms.
Specifically, a social media platform may not permit children under the age of 16 to access the platform. In addition, a social media platform must require all individuals to verify their age by providing a valid identity document (e.g., government-issued identification) or using another reasonable verification method before accessing the platform.
The platforms must also establish and maintain reasonable procedures to protect the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the personal information of users and prospective users.
The bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission, state attorneys general, and private right of action.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Social Media Child Protection Act
Latest action (Feb 10, 2023): Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
Policy area: Commerce · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 2, 2023
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.