Assessing Safety Tools for Parents and Minors Act
To require the Federal Trade Commission to submit a report on industry efforts to promote online safety for minors, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB6499, asks the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to create a report on how companies are working to keep kids safe online. The FTC would look into the tools and methods businesses use to protect children from online dangers.
The bill would mainly affect companies that operate online, especially those that interact with children. It aims to ensure that these companies are doing enough to safeguard minors. Parents and children who use the internet could see improvements in online safety measures as a result.
As of December 9, 2025, the bill has been introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, as well as the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. A subcommittee has already held a meeting to consider and revise the bill. The next steps will involve further committee reviews and potential votes.
