118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 6149Protecting Kids on Social Media Act

To require that social media platforms verify the age of their users, prohibit the use of algorithmic recommendation systems on individuals under age 18, require parental or guardian consent for social media users under age 18, and prohibit users who are under age 13 from accessing social media platforms.

Commerce
Introduced Nov 1, 2023
Last action Nov 3, 2023
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires social media platforms to verify the age of account holders and limits access to such platforms by children. Specifically, social media platforms (1) must verify the age of account holders, (2) may not allow an individual to create or continue to use an account unless the individual's age has been verified, and (3) must limit access to the platform for children under the age of 13. Social media platforms may not use or retain any information collected during the age verification process for any other purpose. Further, platforms must take reasonable steps to (1) require affirmative consent from the parent or guardian of a minor who is at least 13 years old to create an ac...

Provisions · 9 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Nov 3, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
Nov 1, 2023
Introduced in House
Nov 1, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.