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TOTS Act
12/15/2023, 3:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 413
The TOTS Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 413, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to improve the safety and well-being of children in childcare settings by establishing minimum training and qualification requirements for providers who care for infants and toddlers.
Under the TOTS Act, childcare providers would be required to undergo training on topics such as safe sleep practices, nutrition, and early childhood development. Additionally, providers would need to meet certain educational qualifications in order to be eligible to care for young children.
The bill also aims to increase transparency and accountability in the childcare industry by requiring providers to undergo background checks and maintain records of any incidents or violations that occur in their facilities. Overall, the TOTS Act seeks to ensure that children in childcare settings receive high-quality care from qualified and trained providers. This legislation is important for the well-being of young children and has the potential to improve the overall quality of childcare in the United States.
Under the TOTS Act, childcare providers would be required to undergo training on topics such as safe sleep practices, nutrition, and early childhood development. Additionally, providers would need to meet certain educational qualifications in order to be eligible to care for young children.
The bill also aims to increase transparency and accountability in the childcare industry by requiring providers to undergo background checks and maintain records of any incidents or violations that occur in their facilities. Overall, the TOTS Act seeks to ensure that children in childcare settings receive high-quality care from qualified and trained providers. This legislation is important for the well-being of young children and has the potential to improve the overall quality of childcare in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 413
Transparency Over Toys Spying Act or the TOTS Act
This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to issue rules requiring internet-connected toys to include a label indicating that the toy has the ability to connect to the internet and collect and transmit personal information of the user. The label must also indicate whether personal information collected by the toy is retained in the toy or by the manufacturer or another entity. Further, any user agreement or privacy policy associated with the toy must prominently state specified information about how personal information may be collected and used by the manufacturer or other entity.
Internet-connected toys include entertainment devices that are targeted to, or likely to be operated by, children and are able to connect to the internet and collect and transmit personal information.
The bill also authorizes the commission to enforce these rules.
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Current Status of Bill HR 413
Bill HR 413 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 20, 2023. Bill HR 413 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 20, 2023.  Bill HR 413's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. as of January 27, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 413
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 413
Primary Policy Focus
CommerceAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 413
TOTS Act
TOTS Act
Transparency Over Toys Spying Act
To establish requirements for the labeling and user agreements of internet-connected toys for children, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 413
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