HR. 1623In Committee
SCREEN Act
Establishes age verification and access restrictions for commercial websites that make harmful content available to minors, with FTC oversight and enforcement
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes age verification and access restrictions for commercial websites that make harmful content available to minors, with FTC oversight and enforcement
Key points
- Require age verification measures
- Require publication of verification process
- Require data security protections
- Authorize FTC audits and enforcement
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-12-11 — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedChild safety and welfareCommerceComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyConsumer affairsData collection, sharing, protectionInternet, web applications, social media