KIDS Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Oct 2021): Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
What this bill does
The Kids Internet Design and Safety Act, or KIDS Act, would prohibit operators of commercial online platforms targeted at children under 16 from using certain design features and advertising methods. Specifically, it would ban features that automatically play additional videos, send engagement reminders, display feedback counts, encourage sharing personal information, award engagement badges, or facilitate spending without parental notification. The bill also aims to prevent platforms from amplifying harmful content and using certain advertising tactics like influencer marketing.
This legislation would affect online platforms directed at children and their operators. It would also impact children under 16 who use these platforms, as well as their parents. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would be responsible for enforcing these regulations and developing rules to implement them, with specific requirements taking effect one year after the bill is enacted.
H.R. 5439 was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 30, 2021, and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Its current status is "Introduced."
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Official summary
Kids Internet Design and Safety Act or the KIDS Act This bill prohibits operators of commercial online platforms that are directed to children from engaging in certain practices, including implementing features that encourage additional engagement with the platform, promoting certain types of content, and using certain advertising methods.
Timeline
1 Oct 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5439 do?
- The Kids Internet Design and Safety Act, or KIDS Act, would prohibit operators of commercial online platforms targeted at children under 16 from using certain design features and advertising methods. Specifically, it would ban features that automatically play additional videos, send engagement reminders, display feedback counts, encourage sharing personal information, award engagement badges, or facilitate spending without parental notification. The bill also aims to prevent platforms from amplifying harmful content and using certain advertising tactics like influencer marketing. This legislation would affect online platforms directed at children and their operators. It would also impact children under 16 who use these platforms, as well as their parents. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would be responsible for enforcing these regulations and developing rules to implement them, with specific requirements taking effect one year after the bill is enacted. H.R. 5439 was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 30, 2021, and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Its current status is "Introduced."
- Has H.R. 5439 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5439. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5439?
- H.R. 5439 was sponsored by Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] (D-FL), with 10 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5439?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. (1 Oct 2021).
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