H.R.6499

Assessing Safety Tools for Parents and Minors Act

Introduced·12/9/25

Federal HB6499 mandates the Federal Trade Commission to review and report on industry efforts to enhance online safety for minors.

Federal HB6499, known as the Assessing Safety Tools for Parents and Minors Act, requires the Federal Trade Commission to review industry efforts to promote online safety for minors. This includes examining education, parental and child safety tools, age-appropriate content labels, privacy settings, and other technologies. The Commission must submit a report to Congress within three years, detailing findings and recommendations to improve online safety for minors. The review involves consultation with industry, parents, experts, and other relevant entities.

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History

Dec 11, 2025

House

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Dec 11, 2025

House

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Dec 9, 2025

House

Introduced in House