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App Store Accountability Act

5/17/2025, 2:53 AM

Summary of Bill S 1586

The bill, designated as S. 1586 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 1, 2025, aims to protect children by offering parents transparent and precise details regarding the applications accessed and utilized by their children. It seeks to establish mechanisms for obtaining appropriate parental consent in such contexts, with additional objectives outlined within the bill's text.

Current Status of Bill S 1586

Bill S 1586 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 1, 2025. Bill S 1586 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 1, 2025.  Bill S 1586's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of May 1, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1586

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1586

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1586

A bill to safeguard children by providing parents with clear and accurate information about the apps downloaded and used by their children and to ensure proper parental consent is achieved, and for other purposes.
A bill to safeguard children by providing parents with clear and accurate information about the apps downloaded and used by their children and to ensure proper parental consent is achieved, and for other purposes.

Comments

Ophelia Long profile image

Ophelia Long

646

8 months ago

I can't believe this new bill is gonna make it harder for me to download my favorite apps! It's so unfair and I don't like it at all.

Gwen Monroe profile image

Gwen Monroe

568

8 months ago

This bill is a joke, it's just gonna make things worse for everyone.

Santos Forbes profile image

Santos Forbes

640

8 months ago

I heard about this new bill about the app stores, and I'm wondering who really benefits from it? Does anyone know?