To safeguard children from harmful app services accessible through app stores across the United States, to provide parents with parental controls, to provide parents clear and accurate information about apps and their services to ensure proper parental consent is achieved, and for other purposes.

12/16/2024, 7:31 PM
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill 118 hr 10364, also known as the "Child Protection from Harmful App Services Act," aims to protect children from potentially harmful app services that are accessible through app stores in the United States. The bill seeks to provide parents with parental controls that allow them to monitor and restrict their children's access to certain apps. Additionally, the bill requires app developers to provide clear and accurate information about their apps and the services they offer, in order to ensure that parents are able to make informed decisions about their children's app usage.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the requirement for app developers to obtain proper parental consent before allowing children to access certain features or services within their apps. This is intended to prevent children from being exposed to inappropriate content or engaging in activities that may be harmful to them.

Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 10364 is to empower parents to protect their children from potentially harmful app services, while also promoting transparency and accountability among app developers. By providing parents with the tools and information they need to make informed decisions about their children's app usage, the bill aims to create a safer and more secure online environment for children across the United States.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 10364

Introduced on
2024-12-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill 118 hr 10364, also known as the "Child Protection from Harmful App Services Act," aims to protect children from potentially harmful app services that are accessible through app stores in the United States. The bill seeks to provide parents with parental controls that allow them to monitor and restrict their children's access to certain apps. Additionally, the bill requires app developers to provide clear and accurate information about their apps and the services they offer, in order to ensure that parents are able to make informed decisions about their children's app usage.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the requirement for app developers to obtain proper parental consent before allowing children to access certain features or services within their apps. This is intended to prevent children from being exposed to inappropriate content or engaging in activities that may be harmful to them.

Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 10364 is to empower parents to protect their children from potentially harmful app services, while also promoting transparency and accountability among app developers. By providing parents with the tools and information they need to make informed decisions about their children's app usage, the bill aims to create a safer and more secure online environment for children across the United States.
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Official Title as IntroducedTo safeguard children from harmful app services accessible through app stores across the United States, to provide parents with parental controls, to provide parents clear and accurate information about apps and their services to ensure proper parental consent is achieved, and for other purposes.

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.