Contact Congress about H.R. 6499: Assessing Safety Tools for Parents and Minors Act

The FTC would study how well online safety tools protect users under 17. It would report findings and ideas to Congress within three years, but the bill does not create new company rules by itself.

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Assessing Safety Tools for Parents and Minors Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Latest action on H.R. 6499: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects families with children and teens who use online services. It also affects tech and online companies because the FTC may ask them for information about their safety tools. Lawmakers and federal agencies would receive the report and could use it when deciding whether to take future action.

Why this matters: Kids and teens face real risks online, and this bill would measure how well current safety tools work. Parents may rely on settings or labels without knowing their limits. Companies may also use different safety practices across platforms. The FTC report could show where tools help, where they fall short, and what Congress or agencies might do next.

Key provisions in H.R. 6499

• The Federal Trade Commission must review how companies try to keep minors safe online. The review includes education, parental controls, child safety tools, age-based content labels, privacy settings, and other safety technology or programs.
• The FTC must talk with companies, parents, technology experts, privacy experts, mental health experts, and other groups it thinks are useful.
• The FTC must study whether these tools help reduce online harms for minors. It must also write recommendations for companies, Congress, and federal agencies.
• The FTC must start the review no later than six months after the bill becomes law.
• The FTC must send a written report to named Senate and House committees within three years after the bill becomes law. The report must include findings and recommendations.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 6499

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Questions people ask about H.R. 6499

What is H.R. 6499?

The FTC would study how well online safety tools protect users under 17. It would report findings and ideas to Congress within three years, but the bill does not create new company rules by itself.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 6499?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about H.R. 6499?

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