KIDS Act
Latest action · Jul 13, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMar 3, 2026
- Passed HouseJun 29, 2026
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS Act
This bill requires specified online platforms to establish safeguards for minors. The safeguards include (1) limiting access to specified sexual material, (2) providing parental controls on social media and online video game platforms, and (3) requiring artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to disclose certain information to users who are minors.
First, publicly available online platforms on which more than one-third of the content is considered sexual material harmful to minors under the bill must adopt technology to identify minors and prevent them from accessing such material.
Next, social media platforms must (1) implement default settings for minors that limit compulsive usage features and the ability of other users to communicate with minors, and (2) provide tools for parents to manage the privacy and account settings of a minor. Social media platforms may not allow ephemeral messaging features for minors.
The bill also requires online video game platforms to provide tools that allow parents to (1) limit communication between a minor and other users of the platform, and (2) restrict purchases by a minor on the platform.
Further, providers of AI chatbots must disclose to users who are minors (1) that the chatbot is an AI system and not a human, and (2) suicide and crisis intervention hotline information.
Finally, the bill requires specified studies and reports about the effects of social media platforms on minors and provides for enforcement of the bill's requirements by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general.
Recorded votes 1
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 228 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed267–117 | Jun 29, 2026 |
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jun 23, 2026.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NJ | Frank Pallone, Jr. | Jun 23, 2026 |
Actions 15
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 13, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Jun 29, 2026At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- Jun 29, 2026Considered as unfinished business.
- Jun 29, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4302)
- Jun 29, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules.
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 6289 | Promoting a Safe Internet for Minors Act | Related bill | Dec 11, 2025 |
| HR 6437 | Kids Internet Safety Partnership Act | Related bill | Dec 11, 2025 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commerce.
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Advisory bodies
- Assault and harassment offenses
- Child safety and welfare
- Civil actions and liability
- Commerce
- Computer security and identity theft
- Computers and information technology
- Congressional oversight
- Consumer affairs
- Data collection, sharing, protection
- Digital media
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Educational guidance
- Federal preemption
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- Intergovernmental relations
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Marketing and advertising
- Mental health
- Product safety and quality
- Public-private cooperation
- Right of privacy
- State and local government operations
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 13, 2026Referred in Senate
- Jun 29, 2026Engrossed in House
- Mar 3, 2026Introduced in House
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