# 119-hr-1623: SCREEN Act

119-hr-1623, SCREEN Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] (R-IL); status in_committee; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-03).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-1623
- Congress: 119
- Title: SCREEN Act
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-02-26
- Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] (R-IL)
- Cosponsors: 27
- Policy area: Commerce
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-03

## Summary

**Age verification** on for‑profit platforms that host sexually explicit or obscene material is required to keep minors from viewing harmful content. This bill would force covered interactive computer services to adopt technology that verifies users are not minors and blocks minors from harmful-to-minors content.

## Cosponsors (27)

- Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] (R-NJ), 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2] (R-OK), 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] (R-CA), 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] (R-GA), 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3] (R-UT), 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2] (R-AZ), 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] (R-AL), 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6] (R-TN), 2025-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] (R-TN), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R-TX), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] (R-MD), 2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R-TN), 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8] (R-NC), 2025-06-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2025-07-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] (R-IN), 2025-08-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-SC), 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] (R-SC), 2025-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL), 2025-09-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4] (R-UT), 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1] (R-WV), 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] (R-OK), 2025-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1] (R-UT), 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10] (R-NC), 2025-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] (R-NC), 2026-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] (R-TX), 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Age checks on adult content platforms: benefit, high. Starting one year after enactment, certain online services would need to verify users’ ages with technology. They could not rely on a user just clicking “I am 18.” They would have to publish how the checks work and run them on IP addresses, including known VPNs, unless the user is outside the Unite…
- FTC audits and GAO review of age checks: benefit, high. Breaking the age‑check rule would count as an unfair or deceptive practice. The FTC would use its usual tools, run regular audits, and publish audit rules. It would limit what documents platforms must submit and issue non‑binding guidance within 180 days after enactment, after consulting experts. W…
- Privacy rules for age checks: benefit, high. Platforms would have to protect age‑check data with reasonable security. They would keep this data only as long as needed to verify ages or to show compliance. They would not have to give the FTC information that identifies a person or a device. These privacy rules would start one year after enactm…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act
- 119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1232: National Right-to-Work Act
- 119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 119-hres-719: Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.
- 119-hr-722: Life at Conception Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-1623 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1623)

## Related
- [119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-425)
- [119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-38)
- [119-hr-1232: National Right-to-Work Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1232)
- [119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1628)
- [119-hres-719: Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-719)
- [119-hr-722: Life at Conception Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-722)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1623 (as of 2026-09-03).