Protect Children’s Innocence Act

3/13/2024, 1:43 AM
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Bill 118 s 2357, also known as the Protect Children's Innocence Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to protect children from exposure to harmful and inappropriate content on the internet.

The bill proposes several measures to achieve this goal. Firstly, it requires internet service providers to offer a free filtering service that blocks access to adult content for all devices connected to their network. This would help parents to easily control what their children can access online.

Additionally, the bill mandates that all websites hosting adult content must verify the age of their users before allowing access to such content. This is aimed at preventing children from stumbling upon inappropriate material while browsing the internet. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for increased penalties for individuals or companies found to be distributing child pornography. This is in line with the government's efforts to crack down on the production and distribution of illegal and harmful content involving children. Overall, the Protect Children's Innocence Act seeks to create a safer online environment for children by implementing measures to prevent their exposure to harmful and inappropriate content. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to protect the innocence of children in today's digital age.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2357

Introduced on
2023-07-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/18/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Star Print ordered on the bill.
Bill 118 s 2357, also known as the Protect Children's Innocence Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to protect children from exposure to harmful and inappropriate content on the internet.

The bill proposes several measures to achieve this goal. Firstly, it requires internet service providers to offer a free filtering service that blocks access to adult content for all devices connected to their network. This would help parents to easily control what their children can access online.

Additionally, the bill mandates that all websites hosting adult content must verify the age of their users before allowing access to such content. This is aimed at preventing children from stumbling upon inappropriate material while browsing the internet. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for increased penalties for individuals or companies found to be distributing child pornography. This is in line with the government's efforts to crack down on the production and distribution of illegal and harmful content involving children. Overall, the Protect Children's Innocence Act seeks to create a safer online environment for children by implementing measures to prevent their exposure to harmful and inappropriate content. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to protect the innocence of children in today's digital age.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend chapter 110 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit gender-affirming care on minors, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Child health
Civil actions and liability
Drug therapy
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Higher education
Medical education
Sex and reproductive health
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Surgery and anesthesia
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Visas and passports

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Latest Action9/30/2023
Star Print ordered on the bill.