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AWARE Act
Sponsored By: Representative Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
In Committee
Summary
Creates federal educational resources on the safe use of AI chatbots by minors. The bill would direct the Federal Trade Commission to publish publicly available guidance for parents, educators, and minors about identifying safe and unsafe chatbot use, privacy and data collection, and best practices for parental supervision.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Parents and teachers get AI chatbot guidance
This bill would direct the FTC to publish free resources on safe AI chatbot use by minors. Not later than 180 days after enactment, the FTC would consult other federal agencies and post the materials publicly. The guides would cover how to spot safe and unsafe use, privacy and data collection, and tips for parents supervising kids. The resources would be modeled on the FTC’s Youville program.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]
IN • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4]
MA • D
Sponsored 9/15/2025
Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
IA • R
Sponsored 11/21/2025
Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7]
VA • D
Sponsored 11/21/2025
Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12]
TX • R
Sponsored 11/21/2025
Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]
CA • D
Sponsored 11/21/2025
Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large]
DE • D
Sponsored 4/21/2026
Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]
TX • D
Sponsored 5/12/2026
Roll Call Votes
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