Bills · HR 6273
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6273Civil actions and liabilityState and local government operations
SPY Kids Act
INTRO NOV 21· LAST ACTION DEC 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses growing concerns about how online platforms gather and use data from young people, and the potential impact of targeted advertising and content on developing minds. If this bill becomes law, children under 13 would be protected from commercial market research by many popular online services, and parents would have a say in whether teens aged 13-16 are subjected to such research. This could lead to a different online experience for young users, potentially reducing the influence of algorithms designed to maximize engagement or promote specific products based on personal data.
Without this bill, online platforms would continue their current practices of collecting data and performing market research on young users, within existing legal frameworks like COPPA, which primarily focuses on privacy for children under 13. This bill expands protections for children and introduces a consent requirement for teens, pushing for greater parental control and potentially curbing practices seen by some as manipulative or exploitative of young audiences.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits 'covered platforms' from conducting market or product-focused research on users they know are under 13 years old.
This stops platforms from collecting and analyzing data specifically to understand and target young children for commercial purposes.
PROVISION 02
Requires 'covered platforms' to obtain verifiable parental consent before conducting market or product-focused research on users they know are aged 13 to under 17.
This gives parents control over whether their older children's online data can be used for commercial research.
PROVISION 03
Defines 'covered platform' to include social media-like websites, apps, or services that facilitate user-generated content, use 'design features' for engagement, and use personal info for ads/recommendations.
This clarifies which specific types of online services are subject to the bill's restrictions.
PROVISION 04
Treats violations as unfair or deceptive acts under the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act and allows State Attorneys General to bring civil actions.
This provides clear mechanisms for federal and state authorities to enforce the bill's requirements.
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ACTION TIMELINE
5 EVENTSDEC 11
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
DEC 11
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
NOV 21
Introduced in House
NOV 21
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6273
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 21, 2025
Last actionDec 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 21, 2025
House BillHR 6273Civil actions and liabilityState and local government operations
SPY Kids Act
INTRODUCED NOV 21, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 11, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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