Bills · HR 6437
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6437Child safety and welfareInternet, web applications, social media
Kids Internet Safety Partnership Act
INTRO DEC 4· LAST ACTION DEC 11
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to make the internet a safer place for children, which is a growing concern for many families. With kids spending more time online, parents worry about issues like exposure to inappropriate content, cyberbullying, data privacy, and the addictive nature of certain online features. This bill attempts to address these concerns by having a government body specifically research and recommend solutions.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more transparent and effective safety measures from online companies, and better tools for parents to protect their children. If it doesn't pass, the current fragmented approach to online child safety would likely continue, leaving it largely up to individual companies and parents to navigate the complex digital landscape without unified guidance or a centralized effort to identify best practices.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Kids Internet Safety Partnership within one year of the bill becoming law.
This creates a dedicated federal entity focused specifically on the online safety of minors.
PROVISION 02
The Partnership must identify online risks and benefits for minors and widely accepted best practices to address these, coordinating with various federal agencies and a broad range of stakeholders.
This aims to create a comprehensive understanding of children's online experiences and establish consensus on effective safety measures.
PROVISION 03
The Partnership is required to publish a report one year after its establishment, and every two years thereafter, detailing identified risks/benefits and the effectiveness of safeguards and parental tools.
These reports would provide public accountability and current information on the state of online child safety.
PROVISION 04
Two years after its establishment, the Partnership must publish a 'playbook' for online providers on implementing best practices related to age verification, design features, parental tools, privacy settings, and more.
This playbook would offer practical, evidence-based guidance to companies on how to design and operate child-safe online services.
PROVISION 05
The Partnership will terminate five years after its establishment.
This sets a clear timeframe for the Partnership's work, indicating it is intended to be a temporary initiative.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
R· South Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
19
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 67%
DEM 2 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
5 EVENTSDEC 11
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
DEC 11
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
DEC 4
Introduced in House
DEC 4
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6437
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 4, 2025
Last actionDec 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025
House BillHR 6437Child safety and welfareInternet, web applications, social media
Kids Internet Safety Partnership Act
INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 11, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
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