To require social media platforms to verify that all individuals who create an account on the platform are age 16 or older, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill provides requiring social media platforms to verify that account holders are of appropriate age Except as provided in subsection (c), beginning on the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, requires FTC compliance audits, and provides enforcement A violation of section 2 shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice prescribed under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. It relies on compliance mandates, appropriations, reporting requirements, and liability protections. The main policy areas are Regulated Industries, Foreign Policy, and Housing.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities.
Key Provisions
- Provides requiring social media platforms to verify that account holders are of appropriate age Except as provided in subsection (c), beginning on the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act...
- Requires FTC compliance audits.
- Provides enforcement A violation of section 2 shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice prescribed under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C.
- Provides definitions In this Act: The term Commission means the Federal Trade Commission.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill provides requiring social media platforms to verify that account holders are of appropriate age Except as provided in subsection (c), beginning on the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, requires FTC compliance audits, and provides enforcement A violation of section 2 shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice prescribed under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Regulated Industries, Foreign Policy, Housing
Primary Purpose
The bill provides requiring social media platforms to verify that account holders are of appropriate age Except as provided in subsection (c), beginning on the date that is 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, requires FTC compliance audits, and provides enforcement A violation of section 2 shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice prescribed under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Hawley introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
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